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