HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
剑 — sword
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- sword
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means sword. 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.
剑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 剑 (sword) and 刻舟求剑 (foolish adherence to outdated methods).
Chinese words containing 剑
Frequently asked questions
What does 剑 mean in Chinese?
剑 means sword in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剑 read?
剑 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 剑 and 刻舟求剑 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剑 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 剑 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剑 in a word?
A common word containing 剑 is 剑 (jiàn) — "sword". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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