HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
剪 — to cut with scissors
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- to cut with scissors; scissors
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means to cut with scissors; scissors. 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.
剪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 剪 (cut with scissors), 剪刀 (scissors) and 剪彩 (cut ribbon at opening).
Chinese words containing 剪
Frequently asked questions
What does 剪 mean in Chinese?
剪 means to cut with scissors; scissors in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剪 read?
剪 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 剪 and 剪刀 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剪 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 剪 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剪 in a word?
A common word containing 剪 is 剪 (jiǎn) — "cut with scissors". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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