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