HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
恩 — favor
- Reading
- ēn
- Meaning
- favor; grace; kindness
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
恩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is ēn and it means favor; grace; kindness. 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.
恩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 恩人 (benefactor; patron), 恩怨 (grievance; resentment; gratitude) and 恩情 (kindness; favor).
Chinese words containing 恩
Frequently asked questions
What does 恩 mean in Chinese?
恩 means favor; grace; kindness in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 恩 read?
恩 is read ēn. Reading it inside real words — 恩人 and 恩怨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恩 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 恩 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 恩 in a word?
A common word containing 恩 is 恩人 (ēn rén) — "benefactor; patron". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 7-9 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free