HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
线 — line
- Reading
- xiàn
- Meaning
- line; thread;线
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
线 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiàn and it means line; thread;线. 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.
线 appears in everyday chinese words such as 线 (line, thread, wire), 线上 (online) and 线下 (offline).
Chinese words containing 线
Frequently asked questions
What does 线 mean in Chinese?
线 means line; thread;线 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 线 read?
线 is read xiàn. Reading it inside real words — 线 and 线上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 线 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 线 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 线 in a word?
A common word containing 线 is 线 (xiàn) — "line, thread, wire". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 线 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 线 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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