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