HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
眠 — sleep
- Reading
- mián
- Meaning
- sleep
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
眠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is mián and it means sleep. 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.
眠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 失眠 (insomnia, sleepless), 睡眠 (sleep) and 休眠 (dormancy, hibernating).
Chinese words containing 眠
Frequently asked questions
What does 眠 mean in Chinese?
眠 means sleep in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 眠 read?
眠 is read mián. Reading it inside real words — 失眠 and 睡眠 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 眠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 眠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 眠 in a word?
A common word containing 眠 is 失眠 (shī mián) — "insomnia, sleepless". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 眠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 眠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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