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