HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
奋 — to strive
- Reading
- fèn
- Meaning
- to strive; to exert oneself
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
奋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fèn and it means to strive; to exert oneself. 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.
奋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 兴奋 (excited), 勤奋 (diligent, industrious) and 奋斗 (struggle, fight, strive).
Chinese words containing 奋
Frequently asked questions
What does 奋 mean in Chinese?
奋 means to strive; to exert oneself in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 奋 read?
奋 is read fèn. Reading it inside real words — 兴奋 and 勤奋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奋 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 奋 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奋 in a word?
A common word containing 奋 is 兴奋 (xīngfèn) — "excited". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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