HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
放 — to put
- Reading
- fàng
- Meaning
- to put; to release; to let go
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
放 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is fàng and it means to put; to release; to let go. 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.
放 appears in everyday chinese words such as 放 (put, release, let go), 放假 (have a holiday/vacation) and 放学 (finish school, classes dismissed).
Chinese words containing 放
Frequently asked questions
What does 放 mean in Chinese?
放 means to put; to release; to let go in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 放 read?
放 is read fàng. Reading it inside real words — 放 and 放假 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 放 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 放 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 放 in a word?
A common word containing 放 is 放 (fàng) — "put, release, let go". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 放 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 放 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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