HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
暂 — temporary
- Reading
- zàn
- Meaning
- temporary; for the time being
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
暂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zàn and it means temporary; for the time being. 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.
暂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 暂 (temporary, for a short while), 暂停 (pause, suspend) and 暂时 (temporary, for now).
Chinese words containing 暂
Frequently asked questions
What does 暂 mean in Chinese?
暂 means temporary; for the time being in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 暂 read?
暂 is read zàn. Reading it inside real words — 暂 and 暂停 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 暂 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 暂 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 暂 in a word?
A common word containing 暂 is 暂 (zàn) — "temporary, for a short while". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 暂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 暂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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