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