HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
谈 — to talk
- Reading
- tán
- Meaning
- to talk; to chat
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
谈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is tán and it means to talk; to chat. 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.
谈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 谈 (talk, chat, discuss), 谈话 (talk, converse) and 交谈 (converse, chat).
Chinese words containing 谈
Frequently asked questions
What does 谈 mean in Chinese?
谈 means to talk; to chat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 谈 read?
谈 is read tán. Reading it inside real words — 谈 and 谈话 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 谈 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 谈 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 谈 in a word?
A common word containing 谈 is 谈 (tán) — "talk, chat, discuss". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 谈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 谈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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