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