HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
惮 — to fear
- Reading
- dàn
- Meaning
- to fear; to dread
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dàn and it means to fear; to dread. 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.
惮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 肆无忌惮 (unscrupulous, unbridled).
Chinese words containing 惮
Frequently asked questions
What does 惮 mean in Chinese?
惮 means to fear; to dread in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惮 read?
惮 is read dàn. Reading it inside real words — 肆无忌惮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惮 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 惮 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 惮 in a word?
A common word containing 惮 is 肆无忌惮 (sì wú jì dàn) — "unscrupulous, unbridled". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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