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