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