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