HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
耽 — delay
- Reading
- dān
- Meaning
- delay
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
耽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is dān and it means delay. 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.
耽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 耽误 (to delay, to hold up) and 耽搁 (delay, hold up).
Chinese words containing 耽
Frequently asked questions
What does 耽 mean in Chinese?
耽 means delay in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 耽 read?
耽 is read dān. Reading it inside real words — 耽误 and 耽搁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耽 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 耽 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耽 in a word?
A common word containing 耽 is 耽误 (dānwu) — "to delay, to hold up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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