HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
寝 — to sleep
- Reading
- qǐn
- Meaning
- to sleep; bedroom; to lie down
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
寝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qǐn and it means to sleep; bedroom; to lie down. 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.
寝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 寝室 (bedroom, dormitory) and 废寝忘食 (forget sleep and food).
Chinese words containing 寝
Frequently asked questions
What does 寝 mean in Chinese?
寝 means to sleep; bedroom; to lie down in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 寝 read?
寝 is read qǐn. Reading it inside real words — 寝室 and 废寝忘食 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寝 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 寝 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 寝 in a word?
A common word containing 寝 is 寝室 (qǐn shì) — "bedroom, dormitory". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 7-9 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free