HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
片 — slice
- Reading
- piàn
- Meaning
- slice; piece; film
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
片 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is piàn and it means slice; piece; film. 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.
片 appears in everyday chinese words such as 片 (slice, piece, film), 照片 (photo, picture) and 图片 (picture, photograph).
Chinese words containing 片
Frequently asked questions
What does 片 mean in Chinese?
片 means slice; piece; film in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 片 read?
片 is read piàn. Reading it inside real words — 片 and 照片 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 片 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 片 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 片 in a word?
A common word containing 片 is 片 (piàn) — "slice, piece, film". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 片 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 片 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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