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