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