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