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