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