HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
柬 — card
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- card; invitation
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
柬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means card; invitation. 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.
柬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 请柬 (invitation card).
Chinese words containing 柬
Frequently asked questions
What does 柬 mean in Chinese?
柬 means card; invitation in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 柬 read?
柬 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 请柬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柬 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 柬 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柬 in a word?
A common word containing 柬 is 请柬 (qǐngjiǎn) — "invitation card". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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