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