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