HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
善 — good
- Reading
- shàn
- Meaning
- good; virtuous
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
善 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shàn and it means good; virtuous. 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.
善 appears in everyday chinese words such as 善 (good, virtuous, kind), 善于 (be good at) and 善良 (kind, good, benevolent).
Chinese words containing 善
Frequently asked questions
What does 善 mean in Chinese?
善 means good; virtuous in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 善 read?
善 is read shàn. Reading it inside real words — 善 and 善于 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 善 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 善 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 善 in a word?
A common word containing 善 is 善 (shàn) — "good, virtuous, kind". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 善 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 善 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 5 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