HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
叛 — to rebel
- Reading
- pàn
- Meaning
- to rebel; to betray
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is pàn and it means to rebel; to betray. 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.
叛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叛逆 (rebellious, rebellion) and 背叛 (betray, forsake).
Chinese words containing 叛
Frequently asked questions
What does 叛 mean in Chinese?
叛 means to rebel; to betray in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叛 read?
叛 is read pàn. Reading it inside real words — 叛逆 and 背叛 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叛 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 叛 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 叛 in a word?
A common word containing 叛 is 叛逆 (pàn nì) — "rebellious, rebellion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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