HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

盏

盏 — small cup

Reading
zhǎn
Meaning
small cup; measure word for lamps
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

盏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhǎn and it means small cup; measure word for lamps. 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.

盏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 盏 (small cup, lamp).

Chinese words containing 盏

Frequently asked questions

What does 盏 mean in Chinese?

盏 means small cup; measure word for lamps in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 盏 read?

盏 is read zhǎn. Reading it inside real words — 盏 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 盏 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 盏 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 盏 in a word?

A common word containing 盏 is 盏 (zhǎn) — "small cup, lamp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 盏 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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