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