Chinese words · HSK 7–9

沾

zhān

to get stained with; to be soaked with

Every meaning

zhān

  1. to get stained with; to be soaked with
  2. to touch; to come into contact with
  3. to benefit from (a connection)

Words with 沾

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).