HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
丁 — male adult
- Reading
- dīng
- Meaning
- male adult; robust; fourth in a series; cube (of food)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dīng and it means male adult; robust; fourth in a series; cube (of food). 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.
丁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丁 (fourth, small cube).
Chinese words containing 丁
Frequently asked questions
What does 丁 mean in Chinese?
丁 means male adult; robust; fourth in a series; cube (of food) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丁 read?
丁 is read dīng. Reading it inside real words — 丁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丁 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 丁 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丁 in a word?
A common word containing 丁 is 丁 (dīng) — "fourth, small cube". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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