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