HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
懒 — lazy
- Reading
- lǎn
- Meaning
- lazy
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
懒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lǎn and it means lazy. 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.
懒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 懒 (lazy), 偷懒 (loaf, be lazy) and 懒得 (not feel like, unwilling).
Chinese words containing 懒
Frequently asked questions
What does 懒 mean in Chinese?
懒 means lazy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 懒 read?
懒 is read lǎn. Reading it inside real words — 懒 and 偷懒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 懒 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 懒 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 懒 in a word?
A common word containing 懒 is 懒 (lǎn) — "lazy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 懒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 懒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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