HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
餐 — meal
- Reading
- cān
- Meaning
- meal; to eat
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
餐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is cān and it means meal; to eat. 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.
餐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 中餐 (Chinese food), 午餐 (lunch) and 快餐 (fast food).
Chinese words containing 餐
Frequently asked questions
What does 餐 mean in Chinese?
餐 means meal; to eat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 餐 read?
餐 is read cān. Reading it inside real words — 中餐 and 午餐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 餐 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 餐 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 餐 in a word?
A common word containing 餐 is 中餐 (zhōng cān) — "Chinese food". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 餐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 餐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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