HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
名 — name, famous
- Reading
- míng
- Meaning
- name, famous
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
名 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is míng and it means name, famous. 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.
名 appears in everyday chinese words such as 名 (name, reputation), 名字 (name) and 姓名 (full name).
Chinese words containing 名
Frequently asked questions
What does 名 mean in Chinese?
名 means name, famous in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 名 read?
名 is read míng. Reading it inside real words — 名 and 名字 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 名 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 名 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 名 in a word?
A common word containing 名 is 名 (míng) — "name, reputation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 名 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 名 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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