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