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