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