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