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