HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
钻 — to drill
- Reading
- zuān
- Meaning
- to drill; to bore; to get into; diamond
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zuān and it means to drill; to bore; to get into; diamond. 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.
钻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钻 (drill, bore, get into), 钻石 (diamond) and 钻研 (study intensively, delve).
Chinese words containing 钻
Frequently asked questions
What does 钻 mean in Chinese?
钻 means to drill; to bore; to get into; diamond in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钻 read?
钻 is read zuān. Reading it inside real words — 钻 and 钻石 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钻 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 钻 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 钻 in a word?
A common word containing 钻 is 钻 (zuān) — "drill, bore, get into". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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