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