HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
烟 — smoke
- Reading
- yān
- Meaning
- smoke
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yān and it means smoke. 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.
烟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烟 (smoke, cigarette), 炊烟 (smoke from kitchen) and 烟囱 (chimney, smokestack).
Chinese words containing 烟
Frequently asked questions
What does 烟 mean in Chinese?
烟 means smoke in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烟 read?
烟 is read yān. Reading it inside real words — 烟 and 炊烟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烟 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 烟 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烟 in a word?
A common word containing 烟 is 烟 (yān) — "smoke, cigarette". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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