HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
衫 — shirt, garment
- Reading
- shān
- Meaning
- shirt, garment
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
衫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shān and it means shirt, garment. 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.
衫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 衬衫 (shirt, blouse).
Chinese words containing 衫
Frequently asked questions
What does 衫 mean in Chinese?
衫 means shirt, garment in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 衫 read?
衫 is read shān. Reading it inside real words — 衬衫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 衫 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 衫 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 衫 in a word?
A common word containing 衫 is 衬衫 (chènshān) — "shirt, blouse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 衫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 衫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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