HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
宣 — to declare
- Reading
- xuān
- Meaning
- to declare; to proclaim; to announce
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宣 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xuān and it means to declare; to proclaim; to announce. 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.
宣 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宣传 (publicize, propagate), 宣布 (declare, announce) and 宣告 (declare, proclaim).
Chinese words containing 宣
Frequently asked questions
What does 宣 mean in Chinese?
宣 means to declare; to proclaim; to announce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宣 read?
宣 is read xuān. Reading it inside real words — 宣传 and 宣布 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宣 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 宣 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宣 in a word?
A common word containing 宣 is 宣传 (xuān chuán) — "publicize, propagate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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