HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
令 — order
- Reading
- lìng
- Meaning
- order; command; make; cause
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
令 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lìng and it means order; command; make; cause. 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.
令 appears in everyday chinese words such as 令 (make, cause), 命令 (command, order) and 下令 (give orders).
Chinese words containing 令
Frequently asked questions
What does 令 mean in Chinese?
令 means order; command; make; cause in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 令 read?
令 is read lìng. Reading it inside real words — 令 and 命令 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 令 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 令 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 令 in a word?
A common word containing 令 is 令 (lìng) — "make, cause". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 令 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 令 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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