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