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