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