HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
盘 — plate
- Reading
- pán
- Meaning
- plate; dish; tray
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
盘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is pán and it means plate; dish; tray. 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.
盘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 盘 (plate, dish, tray), 盘 (plate, dish, tray) and 盘子 (plate, dish).
Chinese words containing 盘
Frequently asked questions
What does 盘 mean in Chinese?
盘 means plate; dish; tray in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 盘 read?
盘 is read pán. Reading it inside real words — 盘 and 盘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盘 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 盘 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盘 in a word?
A common word containing 盘 is 盘 (pán) — "plate, dish, tray". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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