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