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