HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
衍 — to spread out
- Reading
- yǎn
- Meaning
- to spread out; to extend; to proliferate
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
衍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yǎn and it means to spread out; to extend; to proliferate. 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.
衍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 敷衍 (perfunctory, half-hearted, elaborate), 繁衍 (multiply; reproduce) and 衍生 (derive, evolve from).
Chinese words containing 衍
Frequently asked questions
What does 衍 mean in Chinese?
衍 means to spread out; to extend; to proliferate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 衍 read?
衍 is read yǎn. Reading it inside real words — 敷衍 and 繁衍 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 衍 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 衍 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 衍 in a word?
A common word containing 衍 is 敷衍 (fū yǎn) — "perfunctory, half-hearted, elaborate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 衍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 衍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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