HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
贩 — sell
- Reading
- fàn
- Meaning
- sell; peddle; traffick
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fàn and it means sell; peddle; traffick. 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.
贩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 商贩 (peddler, hawker) and 贩卖 (peddle, traffic).
Chinese words containing 贩
Frequently asked questions
What does 贩 mean in Chinese?
贩 means sell; peddle; traffick in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贩 read?
贩 is read fàn. Reading it inside real words — 商贩 and 贩卖 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贩 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 贩 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 贩 in a word?
A common word containing 贩 is 商贩 (shāng fàn) — "peddler, hawker". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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