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