Learn Mandarin Mandarin-English Character Dictionary

Pronunciation

Mandarin	xiān, xian
Cantonese (Jyutping)	sin1, sin2

Meaning

Definition

fresh; delicious; attractive

Character Rank

Simplified	1070
常用字表	958
HSK v.3 Level	4
HSK v.3 Writing Level	3

Common Words With This Character  

新鲜	xīnxiān	fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon
海鲜	hǎixiān	seafood
鲜花	xiānhuā	flower; fresh flowers
鲜奶	xiānnǎi	fresh milk
鲜明	xiānmíng	bright; clear-cut; distinct
朝鲜	cháoxiǎn	North Korea; Korea as geographic term

Related Characters

Kangxi Radical	鱼 (#195:fish)
Traditional Script	鮮
Same Structure & Phonetic Component	(Sign-in required)

Computer Encoding

Unicode	U+9C9C
GB2312	CFCA

Input Method Codes

Cangjie	nmtq
Four Corner	2815
WuBi 86	qgud
WuBi 98	qguh