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