HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
了 — (particle indicating completion or change)
- Reading
- le
- Meaning
- (particle indicating completion or change)
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
了 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is le and it means (particle indicating completion or change). 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.
了 appears in everyday chinese words such as 了 (completed action particle), 为了 (in order to, for) and 了解 (to understand, to know).
Chinese words containing 了
Frequently asked questions
What does 了 mean in Chinese?
了 means (particle indicating completion or change) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 了 read?
了 is read le. Reading it inside real words — 了 and 为了 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 了 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 了 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 了 in a word?
A common word containing 了 is 了 (le) — "completed action particle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 了 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 了 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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