HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
旋 — to revolve
- Reading
- xuán
- Meaning
- to revolve; to spin; to whirl; to circle
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xuán and it means to revolve; to spin; to whirl; to circle. 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.
旋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 旋转 (revolve, spin, rotate), 凯旋 (return in triumph) and 周旋 (socialize, deal with).
Chinese words containing 旋
Frequently asked questions
What does 旋 mean in Chinese?
旋 means to revolve; to spin; to whirl; to circle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旋 read?
旋 is read xuán. Reading it inside real words — 旋转 and 凯旋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旋 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 旋 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旋 in a word?
A common word containing 旋 is 旋转 (xuánzhuǎn) — "revolve, spin, rotate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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