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