HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
脸 — face
- Reading
- liǎn
- Meaning
- face
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
脸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is liǎn and it means face. 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.
脸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 脸 (face), 脸色 (complexion, facial expression) and 丢脸 (lose face, be disgraced).
Chinese words containing 脸
Frequently asked questions
What does 脸 mean in Chinese?
脸 means face in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 脸 read?
脸 is read liǎn. Reading it inside real words — 脸 and 脸色 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脸 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 脸 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脸 in a word?
A common word containing 脸 is 脸 (liǎn) — "face". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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