HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
安 — peaceful
- Reading
- ān
- Meaning
- peaceful; safe; to install
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
安 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is ān and it means peaceful; safe; to install. 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.
安 appears in everyday chinese words such as 安 (peaceful; calm; safe), 安全 (safe, secure) and 安静 (quiet, peaceful).
Chinese words containing 安
Frequently asked questions
What does 安 mean in Chinese?
安 means peaceful; safe; to install in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 安 read?
安 is read ān. Reading it inside real words — 安 and 安全 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 安 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 安 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 安 in a word?
A common word containing 安 is 安 (ān) — "peaceful; calm; safe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 安 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 安 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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