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