HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
凌 — to rise high
- Reading
- líng
- Meaning
- to rise high; to insult
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凌 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is líng and it means to rise high; to insult. 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.
凌 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凌晨 (early morning, before dawn), 冰激凌 (ice cream) and 盛气凌人 (arrogant, overbearing).
Chinese words containing 凌
Frequently asked questions
What does 凌 mean in Chinese?
凌 means to rise high; to insult in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凌 read?
凌 is read líng. Reading it inside real words — 凌晨 and 冰激凌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凌 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 凌 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凌 in a word?
A common word containing 凌 is 凌晨 (líng chén) — "early morning, before dawn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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