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