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