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