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