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