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