HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
烂 — rotten
- Reading
- làn
- Meaning
- rotten; mashed; soft; worn out
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is làn and it means rotten; mashed; soft; worn out. 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.
烂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烂 (rotten, worn out), 灿烂 (brilliant, splendid) and 腐烂 (rot, decay).
Chinese words containing 烂
Frequently asked questions
What does 烂 mean in Chinese?
烂 means rotten; mashed; soft; worn out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烂 read?
烂 is read làn. Reading it inside real words — 烂 and 灿烂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烂 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 烂 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烂 in a word?
A common word containing 烂 is 烂 (làn) — "rotten, worn out". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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