穿 chuān
“to wear; to put on; to dress”
verbHSK 2 · 2021 list level 1
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
穿 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 23: 穿 chuān — Level 1; official annotation 1 (动). PDF page 80
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 穿
穿 means “to wear” clothes, trousers, shoes, socks and similar items. It is used as a verb before the item worn, often in the pattern 穿 + clothing/shoes. Use 戴, not 穿, for accessories like hats, glasses and watches.
例句Example sentences
- 我今天穿了一件新衣服。wǒ jīn tiān chuān le yí jiàn xīn yī fu.I wore a new piece of clothing today.
- 她喜欢穿红裙子。tā xǐ huan chuān hóng qún zǐ.She likes wearing a red skirt.
- 你穿几号鞋？nǐ chuān jǐ hào xié?What shoe size do you wear?
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我穿眼镜。
✓我戴眼镜。
Glasses are accessories, so use 戴, not 穿.
易混词Easily confused
穿vs戴
戴 is used for hats, glasses, watches and similar accessories; 穿 is used for clothes, trousers, shoes and socks.