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