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