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