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