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