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