HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
甸 — suburbs
- Reading
- diàn
- Meaning
- suburbs; royal domain
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
甸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is diàn and it means suburbs; royal domain. 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.
甸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 沉甸甸 (heavy).
Chinese words containing 甸
Frequently asked questions
What does 甸 mean in Chinese?
甸 means suburbs; royal domain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 甸 read?
甸 is read diàn. Reading it inside real words — 沉甸甸 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甸 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 甸 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 甸 in a word?
A common word containing 甸 is 沉甸甸 (chén diān diān) — "heavy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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