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