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