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