HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
棉 — cotton
- Reading
- mián
- Meaning
- cotton
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
棉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is mián and it means cotton. 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.
棉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 棉 (cotton) and 棉花 (cotton).
Chinese words containing 棉
Frequently asked questions
What does 棉 mean in Chinese?
棉 means cotton in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 棉 read?
棉 is read mián. Reading it inside real words — 棉 and 棉花 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 棉 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 棉 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 棉 in a word?
A common word containing 棉 is 棉 (mián) — "cotton". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 棉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 棉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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