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