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