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