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