HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

陨

陨 — to fall

Reading
yǔn
Meaning
to fall; to perish
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

陨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yǔn and it means to fall; to perish. 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.

陨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 陨石 (meteorite).

Chinese words containing 陨

Frequently asked questions

What does 陨 mean in Chinese?

陨 means to fall; to perish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 陨 read?

陨 is read yǔn. Reading it inside real words — 陨石 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 陨 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 陨 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 陨 in a word?

A common word containing 陨 is 陨石 (yǔn shí) — "meteorite". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 陨 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 陨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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