HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
弹 — bullet
- Reading
- dàn
- Meaning
- bullet; bomb; shell
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
弹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dàn and it means bullet; bomb; shell. 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.
弹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 弹 (play (a string instrument)), 弹性 (elasticity, flexibility) and 动弹 (move, stir).
Chinese words containing 弹
Frequently asked questions
What does 弹 mean in Chinese?
弹 means bullet; bomb; shell in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 弹 read?
弹 is read dàn. Reading it inside real words — 弹 and 弹性 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弹 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 弹 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弹 in a word?
A common word containing 弹 is 弹 (tán) — "play (a string instrument)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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