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