HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
凉 — cool
- Reading
- liáng
- Meaning
- cool
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is liáng and it means cool. 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.
凉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凉 (cool, cold), 凉快 (cool, pleasantly cool) and 着凉 (catch a cold).
Chinese words containing 凉
Frequently asked questions
What does 凉 mean in Chinese?
凉 means cool in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凉 read?
凉 is read liáng. Reading it inside real words — 凉 and 凉快 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凉 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 凉 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凉 in a word?
A common word containing 凉 is 凉 (liáng) — "cool, cold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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