HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
盐 — salt
- Reading
- yán
- Meaning
- salt;盐
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
盐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yán and it means salt;盐. 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.
盐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 盐 (salt).
Chinese words containing 盐
Frequently asked questions
What does 盐 mean in Chinese?
盐 means salt;盐 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 盐 read?
盐 is read yán. Reading it inside real words — 盐 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盐 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 盐 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盐 in a word?
A common word containing 盐 is 盐 (yán) — "salt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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