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