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