HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
泉 — spring (of water)
- Reading
- quán
- Meaning
- spring (of water); fountain
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
泉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is quán and it means spring (of water); fountain. 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.
泉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 喷泉 (fountain, jet), 温泉 (hot spring) and 源泉 (source, fountainhead).
Chinese words containing 泉
Frequently asked questions
What does 泉 mean in Chinese?
泉 means spring (of water); fountain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 泉 read?
泉 is read quán. Reading it inside real words — 喷泉 and 温泉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 泉 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 泉 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 泉 in a word?
A common word containing 泉 is 喷泉 (pēn quán) — "fountain, jet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 泉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 泉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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