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