HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
颜 — color
- Reading
- yán
- Meaning
- color; face
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
颜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yán and it means color; face. 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.
颜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 颜色 (color), 容颜 (looks, facial appearance) and 五颜六色 (colorful).
Chinese words containing 颜
Frequently asked questions
What does 颜 mean in Chinese?
颜 means color; face in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 颜 read?
颜 is read yán. Reading it inside real words — 颜色 and 容颜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 颜 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 颜 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 颜 in a word?
A common word containing 颜 is 颜色 (yánsè) — "color". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 颜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 颜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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