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