HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
叮 — to sting
- Reading
- dīng
- Meaning
- to sting; to bite (of insects); to nag
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dīng and it means to sting; to bite (of insects); to nag. 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.
叮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叮嘱 (warn repeatedly, exhort).
Chinese words containing 叮
Frequently asked questions
What does 叮 mean in Chinese?
叮 means to sting; to bite (of insects); to nag in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叮 read?
叮 is read dīng. Reading it inside real words — 叮嘱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叮 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 叮 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 叮 in a word?
A common word containing 叮 is 叮嘱 (dīngzhǔ) — "warn repeatedly, exhort". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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