HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
擅 — to be good at
- Reading
- shàn
- Meaning
- to be good at
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
擅 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shàn and it means to be good at. 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.
擅 appears in everyday chinese words such as 擅长 (be good at) and 擅自 (unauthorized, without permission).
Chinese words containing 擅
Frequently asked questions
What does 擅 mean in Chinese?
擅 means to be good at in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 擅 read?
擅 is read shàn. Reading it inside real words — 擅长 and 擅自 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 擅 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 擅 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 擅 in a word?
A common word containing 擅 is 擅长 (shàn cháng) — "be good at". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 擅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 擅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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