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