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