HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
旬 — ten-day period
- Reading
- xún
- Meaning
- ten-day period; period of ten years (in dates)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xún and it means ten-day period; period of ten years (in dates). 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.
旬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 旬 (ten-day period), 上旬 (first ten days) and 下旬 (last ten days (month)).
Chinese words containing 旬
Frequently asked questions
What does 旬 mean in Chinese?
旬 means ten-day period; period of ten years (in dates) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旬 read?
旬 is read xún. Reading it inside real words — 旬 and 上旬 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旬 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 旬 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旬 in a word?
A common word containing 旬 is 旬 (xún) — "ten-day period". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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