HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
颠 — top (of the head)
- Reading
- diān
- Meaning
- top (of the head); upset; jolt
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
颠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is diān and it means top (of the head); upset; jolt. 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.
颠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 颠倒 (invert, turn upside down), 颠簸 (jolt, bump, toss) and 颠覆 (subvert, overturn, sabotage).
Chinese words containing 颠
Frequently asked questions
What does 颠 mean in Chinese?
颠 means top (of the head); upset; jolt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 颠 read?
颠 is read diān. Reading it inside real words — 颠倒 and 颠簸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 颠 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 颠 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 颠 in a word?
A common word containing 颠 is 颠倒 (diān dǎo) — "invert, turn upside down". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 颠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 颠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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