HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
凝 — to congeal
- Reading
- níng
- Meaning
- to congeal; to concentrate; to solidify
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is níng and it means to congeal; to concentrate; to solidify. 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.
凝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凝固 (solidify, congeal), 凝视 (gaze fixedly, stare) and 凝结 (condense, congeal, solidify).
Chinese words containing 凝
Frequently asked questions
What does 凝 mean in Chinese?
凝 means to congeal; to concentrate; to solidify in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凝 read?
凝 is read níng. Reading it inside real words — 凝固 and 凝视 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凝 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 凝 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凝 in a word?
A common word containing 凝 is 凝固 (nínggù) — "solidify, congeal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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