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