HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
旦 — dawn
- Reading
- dàn
- Meaning
- dawn; daybreak; day
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dàn and it means dawn; daybreak; day. 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.
旦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一旦 (once, in case) and 元旦 (New Year's Day).
Chinese words containing 旦
Frequently asked questions
What does 旦 mean in Chinese?
旦 means dawn; daybreak; day in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旦 read?
旦 is read dàn. Reading it inside real words — 一旦 and 元旦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旦 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 旦 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旦 in a word?
A common word containing 旦 is 一旦 (yī dàn) — "once, in case". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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