HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
玩 — to play
- Reading
- wán
- Meaning
- to play; to have fun
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
玩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is wán and it means to play; to have fun. 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.
玩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 玩 (to play, to have fun), 游玩 (play, amuse oneself) and 玩具 (toy).
Chinese words containing 玩
Frequently asked questions
What does 玩 mean in Chinese?
玩 means to play; to have fun in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 玩 read?
玩 is read wán. Reading it inside real words — 玩 and 游玩 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 玩 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 玩 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 玩 in a word?
A common word containing 玩 is 玩 (wán) — "to play, to have fun". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 玩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 玩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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