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