HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
案 — case
- Reading
- àn
- Meaning
- case; instance; record; file; table; desk
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
案 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is àn and it means case; instance; record; file; table; desk. 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.
案 appears in everyday chinese words such as 答案 (answer, solution), 方案 (scheme, plan, program) and 图案 (pattern, design).
Chinese words containing 案
Frequently asked questions
What does 案 mean in Chinese?
案 means case; instance; record; file; table; desk in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 案 read?
案 is read àn. Reading it inside real words — 答案 and 方案 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 案 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 案 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 案 in a word?
A common word containing 案 is 答案 (dá'àn) — "answer, solution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 案 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 案 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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