HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
减 — to subtract
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- to subtract; to reduce; to decrease
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
减 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means to subtract; to reduce; to decrease. 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.
减 appears in everyday chinese words such as 减 (subtract, decrease, reduce), 减少 (reduce, decrease) and 减轻 (lighten, alleviate).
Chinese words containing 减
Frequently asked questions
What does 减 mean in Chinese?
减 means to subtract; to reduce; to decrease in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 减 read?
减 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 减 and 减少 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 减 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 减 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 减 in a word?
A common word containing 减 is 减 (jiǎn) — "subtract, decrease, reduce". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 减 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 减 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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