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