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