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