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