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