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