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