HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
闻 — to hear, to smell
- Reading
- wén
- Meaning
- to hear, to smell
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
闻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is wén and it means to hear, to smell. 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.
闻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 闻 (smell, hear), 新闻 (news) and 闻名 (well-known, famous).
Chinese words containing 闻
Frequently asked questions
What does 闻 mean in Chinese?
闻 means to hear, to smell in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 闻 read?
闻 is read wén. Reading it inside real words — 闻 and 新闻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 闻 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 闻 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 闻 in a word?
A common word containing 闻 is 闻 (wén) — "smell, hear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 闻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 闻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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