HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
例 — example
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- example; precedent
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
例 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means example; precedent. 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.
例 appears in everyday chinese words such as 举例 (give an example), 例如 (for example, for instance) and 例子 (example, case).
Chinese words containing 例
Frequently asked questions
What does 例 mean in Chinese?
例 means example; precedent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 例 read?
例 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 举例 and 例如 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 例 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 例 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 例 in a word?
A common word containing 例 is 举例 (jǔ lì) — "give an example". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 例 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 例 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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