HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
按 — to press
- Reading
- àn
- Meaning
- to press; to push; to control; to restrain; to check; to follow; according to
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
按 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is àn and it means to press; to push; to control; to restrain; to check; to follow; according to. 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.
按 appears in everyday chinese words such as 按 (press; according to), 按时 (on time) and 按照 (according to).
Chinese words containing 按
Frequently asked questions
What does 按 mean in Chinese?
按 means to press; to push; to control; to restrain; to check; to follow; according to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 按 read?
按 is read àn. Reading it inside real words — 按 and 按时 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 按 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 按 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 按 in a word?
A common word containing 按 is 按 (àn) — "press; according to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 按 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 按 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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