HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
淀 — shallow lake
- Reading
- diàn
- Meaning
- shallow lake; starch
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
淀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is diàn and it means shallow lake; starch. 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.
淀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 沉淀 (precipitate, sediment), 淀粉 (starch) and 积淀 (deposit, accumulation).
Chinese words containing 淀
Frequently asked questions
What does 淀 mean in Chinese?
淀 means shallow lake; starch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 淀 read?
淀 is read diàn. Reading it inside real words — 沉淀 and 淀粉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 淀 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 淀 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 淀 in a word?
A common word containing 淀 is 沉淀 (chén diàn) — "precipitate, sediment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 淀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 淀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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