HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
散 — to scatter
- Reading
- sàn
- Meaning
- to scatter; to disperse
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
散 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is sàn and it means to scatter; to disperse. 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.
散 appears in everyday chinese words such as 散 (to scatter, to disperse), 散步 (take a walk) and 分散 (disperse, scatter, distract).
Chinese words containing 散
Frequently asked questions
What does 散 mean in Chinese?
散 means to scatter; to disperse in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 散 read?
散 is read sàn. Reading it inside real words — 散 and 散步 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 散 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 散 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 散 in a word?
A common word containing 散 is 散 (sàn) — "to scatter, to disperse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 散 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 散 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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