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