HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
艰 — difficult
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- difficult; hard; arduous
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
艰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means difficult; hard; arduous. 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.
艰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 艰苦 (arduous, difficult), 艰辛 (arduous, difficult) and 艰难 (difficult, arduous).
Chinese words containing 艰
Frequently asked questions
What does 艰 mean in Chinese?
艰 means difficult; hard; arduous in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 艰 read?
艰 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 艰苦 and 艰辛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 艰 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 艰 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 艰 in a word?
A common word containing 艰 is 艰苦 (jiān kǔ) — "arduous, difficult". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 艰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 艰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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