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