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