HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
缓 — slow
- Reading
- huǎn
- Meaning
- slow; to postpone; to defer; to relax
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
缓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is huǎn and it means slow; to postpone; to defer; to relax. 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.
缓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 缓 (slow, postpone), 缓慢 (slow) and 缓解 (relieve, ease, alleviate).
Chinese words containing 缓
Frequently asked questions
What does 缓 mean in Chinese?
缓 means slow; to postpone; to defer; to relax in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 缓 read?
缓 is read huǎn. Reading it inside real words — 缓 and 缓慢 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 缓 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 缓 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 缓 in a word?
A common word containing 缓 is 缓 (huǎn) — "slow, postpone". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 缓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 缓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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