HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
捡 — to pick up
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- to pick up; to collect; to gather
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
捡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means to pick up; to collect; to gather. 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.
捡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 捡 (pick up, collect).
Chinese words containing 捡
Frequently asked questions
What does 捡 mean in Chinese?
捡 means to pick up; to collect; to gather in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 捡 read?
捡 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 捡 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捡 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 捡 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捡 in a word?
A common word containing 捡 is 捡 (jiǎn) — "pick up, collect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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