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