HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
碳 — carbon
- Reading
- tàn
- Meaning
- carbon
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
碳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tàn and it means carbon. 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.
碳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 低碳 (low carbon) and 二氧化碳 (carbon dioxide).
Chinese words containing 碳
Frequently asked questions
What does 碳 mean in Chinese?
碳 means carbon in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 碳 read?
碳 is read tàn. Reading it inside real words — 低碳 and 二氧化碳 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 碳 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 碳 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 碳 in a word?
A common word containing 碳 is 低碳 (dī tàn) — "low carbon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 碳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 碳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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