HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
叹 — to sigh
- Reading
- tàn
- Meaning
- to sigh; to exclaim
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tàn and it means to sigh; to exclaim. 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.
叹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叹气 (sigh), 惊叹 (exclaim with admiration) and 感叹 (sigh, exclaim).
Chinese words containing 叹
Frequently asked questions
What does 叹 mean in Chinese?
叹 means to sigh; to exclaim in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叹 read?
叹 is read tàn. Reading it inside real words — 叹气 and 惊叹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 叹 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 叹 in a word?
A common word containing 叹 is 叹气 (tànqì) — "sigh". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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