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