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