HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
纹 — line
- Reading
- wén
- Meaning
- line; streak; grain
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
纹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wén and it means line; streak; grain. 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.
纹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 指纹 (fingerprint), 皱纹 (wrinkle, crease) and 花纹 (decorative pattern).
Chinese words containing 纹
Frequently asked questions
What does 纹 mean in Chinese?
纹 means line; streak; grain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 纹 read?
纹 is read wén. Reading it inside real words — 指纹 and 皱纹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 纹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 纹 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 纹 in a word?
A common word containing 纹 is 指纹 (zhǐ wén) — "fingerprint". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 纹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 纹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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