HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
欠 — owe
- Reading
- qiàn
- Meaning
- owe; lack; yawn
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
欠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is qiàn and it means owe; lack; yawn. 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.
欠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 欠 (owe, lack, yawn), 拖欠 (be in arrears, default) and 欠条 (IOU, promissory note).
Chinese words containing 欠
Frequently asked questions
What does 欠 mean in Chinese?
欠 means owe; lack; yawn in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 欠 read?
欠 is read qiàn. Reading it inside real words — 欠 and 拖欠 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 欠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 欠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 欠 in a word?
A common word containing 欠 is 欠 (qiàn) — "owe, lack, yawn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 欠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 欠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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