HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
繁 — numerous
- Reading
- fán
- Meaning
- numerous; complicated; flourishing; prosperous
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
繁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fán and it means numerous; complicated; flourishing; prosperous. 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.
繁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 繁荣 (prosperous, flourishing), 繁忙 (busy, bustling) and 繁殖 (breed, reproduce).
Chinese words containing 繁
Frequently asked questions
What does 繁 mean in Chinese?
繁 means numerous; complicated; flourishing; prosperous in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 繁 read?
繁 is read fán. Reading it inside real words — 繁荣 and 繁忙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 繁 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 繁 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 繁 in a word?
A common word containing 繁 is 繁荣 (fánróng) — "prosperous, flourishing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 繁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 繁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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