HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
慢 — slow
- Reading
- màn
- Meaning
- slow
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
慢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is màn and it means slow. 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.
慢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 慢 (slow), 缓慢 (slow) and 傲慢 (arrogant, haughty).
Chinese words containing 慢
Frequently asked questions
What does 慢 mean in Chinese?
慢 means slow in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 慢 read?
慢 is read màn. Reading it inside real words — 慢 and 缓慢 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 慢 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 慢 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 慢 in a word?
A common word containing 慢 is 慢 (màn) — "slow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 慢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 慢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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