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