HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
蛮 — barbarous
- Reading
- mán
- Meaning
- barbarous; rough; quite
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
蛮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mán and it means barbarous; rough; quite. 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.
蛮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 野蛮 (barbarous, uncivilized).
Chinese words containing 蛮
Frequently asked questions
What does 蛮 mean in Chinese?
蛮 means barbarous; rough; quite in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 蛮 read?
蛮 is read mán. Reading it inside real words — 野蛮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 蛮 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 蛮 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 蛮 in a word?
A common word containing 蛮 is 野蛮 (yě mán) — "barbarous, uncivilized". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 蛮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蛮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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