HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
发 — to send out
- Reading
- fā
- Meaning
- to send out; to issue; to develop; hair
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
发 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is fā and it means to send out; to issue; to develop; hair. 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.
发 appears in everyday chinese words such as 发 (send out, issue), 出发 (set off, depart) and 发展 (develop, expand, grow).
Chinese words containing 发
Frequently asked questions
What does 发 mean in Chinese?
发 means to send out; to issue; to develop; hair in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 发 read?
发 is read fā. Reading it inside real words — 发 and 出发 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 发 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 发 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 发 in a word?
A common word containing 发 is 发 (fā) — "send out, issue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 发 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 发 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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