HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
变 — to change
- Reading
- biàn
- Meaning
- to change; to become different
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
变 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is biàn and it means to change; to become different. 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.
变 appears in everyday chinese words such as 变 (change, become), 变化 (change, vary) and 变成 (change into, become).
Chinese words containing 变
Frequently asked questions
What does 变 mean in Chinese?
变 means to change; to become different in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 变 read?
变 is read biàn. Reading it inside real words — 变 and 变化 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 变 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 变 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 变 in a word?
A common word containing 变 is 变 (biàn) — "change, become". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 变 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 变 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 3 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free