HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
典 — canon
- Reading
- diǎn
- Meaning
- canon; dictionary; ceremony
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
典 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is diǎn and it means canon; dictionary; ceremony. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
典 appears in everyday chinese words such as 字典 (dictionary), 词典 (dictionary) and 经典 (classic, classical).
Chinese words containing 典
Frequently asked questions
What does 典 mean in Chinese?
典 means canon; dictionary; ceremony in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 典 read?
典 is read diǎn. Reading it inside real words — 字典 and 词典 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 典 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 典 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 典 in a word?
A common word containing 典 is 字典 (zì diǎn) — "dictionary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 典 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 典 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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