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