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