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