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