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