HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

腼

腼 — shy

Reading
miǎn
Meaning
shy; bashful
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

腼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is miǎn and it means shy; 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.

腼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 腼腆 (shy; bashful).

Chinese words containing 腼

Frequently asked questions

What does 腼 mean in Chinese?

腼 means shy; bashful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 腼 read?

腼 is read miǎn. Reading it inside real words — 腼腆 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 腼 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 腼 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 腼 in a word?

A common word containing 腼 is 腼腆 (miǎn tiǎn) — "shy; bashful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 腼 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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