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