HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
燃 — burn
- Reading
- rán
- Meaning
- burn
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
燃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is rán and it means burn. 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.
燃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 燃烧 (burn, combustion), 点燃 (ignite, light) and 燃料 (fuel).
Chinese words containing 燃
Frequently asked questions
What does 燃 mean in Chinese?
燃 means burn in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 燃 read?
燃 is read rán. Reading it inside real words — 燃烧 and 点燃 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 燃 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 燃 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 燃 in a word?
A common word containing 燃 is 燃烧 (rán shāo) — "burn, combustion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 燃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 燃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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