What does 冉 mean in Chinese?

冉 (rǎn) means "edge of a tortoiseshell; see 冉冉[ran3 ran3]" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 冉?

冉 is pronounced "rǎn" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 3.

What HSK level is 冉?

冉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What words contain the character 冉?

Common words with 冉 include 冉冉 (gradually), 冉冉上升 (to ascend slowly).

How do you write 冉?

You can practice writing 冉 using our stroke order tool.

冉 (rǎn), edge of a tortoiseshell

冉

rǎn

edge of a tortoiseshell; see 冉冉[ran3 ran3]

Character Breakdown

Radical: 冂 (no. 13)

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Definitions

edge of a tortoiseshell
see 冉冉[ran3 ran3]

Example Sentences

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Words Containing 冉

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
冉冉	rǎn rǎn	gradually
冉冉上升	rǎn rǎn shàng shēng	to ascend slowly

Related Words

凸边(tū biān)· rim

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刀口(dāo kǒu)· the edge of a knife

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刀锋(dāo fēng)· cutting edge or point of a knife, sword or tool

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刃(rèn)· edge of blade

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

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冉

rǎn