HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
惨 — miserable
- Reading
- cǎn
- Meaning
- miserable; tragic; cruel
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is cǎn and it means miserable; tragic; cruel. 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.
惨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 惨 (miserable; tragic; cruel), 悲惨 (miserable, tragic,悲慘) and 惨痛 (bitter, painful, tragic).
Chinese words containing 惨
Frequently asked questions
What does 惨 mean in Chinese?
惨 means miserable; tragic; cruel in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惨 read?
惨 is read cǎn. Reading it inside real words — 惨 and 悲惨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 惨 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 惨 in a word?
A common word containing 惨 is 惨 (cǎn) — "miserable; tragic; cruel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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