HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
利 — advantage
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- advantage; benefit; sharp
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
利 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means advantage; benefit; sharp. 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.
利 appears in everyday chinese words such as 流利 (fluent, smooth), 顺利 (smooth, successful) and 不利 (disadvantageous, unfavorable).
Chinese words containing 利
Frequently asked questions
What does 利 mean in Chinese?
利 means advantage; benefit; sharp in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 利 read?
利 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 流利 and 顺利 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 利 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 利 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 利 in a word?
A common word containing 利 is 流利 (liú lì) — "fluent, smooth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 利 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 利 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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