HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
沾 — to moisten
- Reading
- zhān
- Meaning
- to moisten; to be stained with
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
沾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhān and it means to moisten; to be stained with. 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.
沾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 沾 (moisten, be stained) and 沾光 (benefit from association).
Chinese words containing 沾
Frequently asked questions
What does 沾 mean in Chinese?
沾 means to moisten; to be stained with in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 沾 read?
沾 is read zhān. Reading it inside real words — 沾 and 沾光 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 沾 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 沾 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 沾 in a word?
A common word containing 沾 is 沾 (zhān) — "moisten, be stained". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 沾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 沾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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