HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
钱 — money
- Reading
- qián
- Meaning
- money
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qián and it means money. 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.
钱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钱 (money), 价钱 (price) and 零钱 (small change).
Chinese words containing 钱
Frequently asked questions
What does 钱 mean in Chinese?
钱 means money in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钱 read?
钱 is read qián. Reading it inside real words — 钱 and 价钱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钱 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 钱 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 钱 in a word?
A common word containing 钱 is 钱 (qián) — "money". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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