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