HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
穿 — to wear, to put on, to pierce
- Reading
- chuān
- Meaning
- to wear, to put on, to pierce
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
穿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is chuān and it means to wear, to put on, to pierce. 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.
穿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 穿 (to wear), 穿过 (pass through, cross) and 穿梭 (shuttle back and forth).
Chinese words containing 穿
Frequently asked questions
What does 穿 mean in Chinese?
穿 means to wear, to put on, to pierce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 穿 read?
穿 is read chuān. Reading it inside real words — 穿 and 穿过 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 穿 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 穿 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 穿 in a word?
A common word containing 穿 is 穿 (chuān) — "to wear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 穿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 穿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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