HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
篮 — basket
- Reading
- lán
- Meaning
- basket
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
篮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is lán and it means basket. 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.
篮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 篮球 (basketball) and 摇篮 (cradle).
Chinese words containing 篮
Frequently asked questions
What does 篮 mean in Chinese?
篮 means basket in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 篮 read?
篮 is read lán. Reading it inside real words — 篮球 and 摇篮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 篮 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 篮 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 篮 in a word?
A common word containing 篮 is 篮球 (lánqiú) — "basketball". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 篮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 篮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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