HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

纤

纤 — fine

Reading
xiān
Meaning
fine; slender
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

纤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiān and it means fine; slender. 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.

纤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 纤维 (fiber).

Chinese words containing 纤

Frequently asked questions

What does 纤 mean in Chinese?

纤 means fine; slender in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 纤 read?

纤 is read xiān. Reading it inside real words — 纤维 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 纤 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 纤 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 纤 in a word?

A common word containing 纤 is 纤维 (xiānwéi) — "fiber". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 纤 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 纤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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