HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
吞 — to swallow
- Reading
- tūn
- Meaning
- to swallow; to engulf
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tūn and it means to swallow; to engulf. 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.
吞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吞 (swallow, gulp), 吞吞吐吐 (hesitate, equivocate, mumble) and 狼吞虎咽 (gobble up, devour).
Chinese words containing 吞
Frequently asked questions
What does 吞 mean in Chinese?
吞 means to swallow; to engulf in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吞 read?
吞 is read tūn. Reading it inside real words — 吞 and 吞吞吐吐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吞 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 吞 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吞 in a word?
A common word containing 吞 is 吞 (tūn) — "swallow, gulp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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