HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
鉴 — to mirror
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- to mirror; to reflect; to inspect; to appraise; to take as a warning; (ancient bronze mirror)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鉴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means to mirror; to reflect; to inspect; to appraise; to take as a warning; (ancient bronze mirror). 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.
鉴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 借鉴 (learn from, draw lessons), 鉴定 (appraise, authenticate) and 鉴于 (in view of, seeing that).
Chinese words containing 鉴
Frequently asked questions
What does 鉴 mean in Chinese?
鉴 means to mirror; to reflect; to inspect; to appraise; to take as a warning; (ancient bronze mirror) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鉴 read?
鉴 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 借鉴 and 鉴定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鉴 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 鉴 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鉴 in a word?
A common word containing 鉴 is 借鉴 (jièjiàn) — "learn from, draw lessons". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鉴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鉴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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