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