HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
蛋 — egg
- Reading
- dàn
- Meaning
- egg
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
蛋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dàn and it means egg. 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.
蛋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鸡蛋 (chicken egg), 蛋糕 (cake) and 笨蛋 (idiot, fool).
Chinese words containing 蛋
Frequently asked questions
What does 蛋 mean in Chinese?
蛋 means egg in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 蛋 read?
蛋 is read dàn. Reading it inside real words — 鸡蛋 and 蛋糕 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 蛋 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 蛋 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 蛋 in a word?
A common word containing 蛋 is 鸡蛋 (jīdàn) — "chicken egg". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 蛋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蛋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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