HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi

圈

圈 — circle

Reading
quān
Meaning
circle; ring; loop; to encircle; to mark with a circle
HSK level
HSK 6
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

圈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is quān and it means circle; ring; loop; to encircle; to mark with a circle. 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.

圈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 圈 (circle, ring), 圈 (pen, fold, sty) and 圈套 (trap; snare).

Chinese words containing 圈

Frequently asked questions

What does 圈 mean in Chinese?

圈 means circle; ring; loop; to encircle; to mark with a circle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 圈 read?

圈 is read quān. Reading it inside real words — 圈 and 圈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 圈 — is it HSK 6?

Yes. 圈 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 圈 in a word?

A common word containing 圈 is 圈 (quān) — "circle, ring". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 圈 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 圈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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