HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
年 — year
- Reading
- nián
- Meaning
- year
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
年 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is nián and it means year. 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.
年 appears in everyday chinese words such as 年 (year), 今年 (this year) and 去年 (last year).
Chinese words containing 年
Frequently asked questions
What does 年 mean in Chinese?
年 means year in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 年 read?
年 is read nián. Reading it inside real words — 年 and 今年 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 年 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 年 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 年 in a word?
A common word containing 年 is 年 (nián) — "year". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 年 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 年 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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