HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
淹 — to drown
- Reading
- yān
- Meaning
- to drown; to submerge; to flood
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
淹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yān and it means to drown; to submerge; to flood. 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.
淹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 淹 (drown, flood) and 淹没 (submerge; flood; drown).
Chinese words containing 淹
Frequently asked questions
What does 淹 mean in Chinese?
淹 means to drown; to submerge; to flood in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 淹 read?
淹 is read yān. Reading it inside real words — 淹 and 淹没 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 淹 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 淹 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 淹 in a word?
A common word containing 淹 is 淹 (yān) — "drown, flood". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 淹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 淹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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