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