HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
鲜 — fresh
- Reading
- xiān
- Meaning
- fresh; delicious
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鲜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xiān and it means fresh; delicious. 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.
鲜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鲜 (fresh, delicious), 新鲜 (fresh) and 鲜花 (fresh flowers).
Chinese words containing 鲜
Frequently asked questions
What does 鲜 mean in Chinese?
鲜 means fresh; delicious in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鲜 read?
鲜 is read xiān. Reading it inside real words — 鲜 and 新鲜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鲜 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 鲜 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鲜 in a word?
A common word containing 鲜 is 鲜 (xiān) — "fresh, delicious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鲜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鲜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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