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