HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
平 — flat, level, equal, peaceful
- Reading
- píng
- Meaning
- flat, level, equal, peaceful
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
平 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is píng and it means flat, level, equal, peaceful. 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.
平 appears in everyday chinese words such as 平 (flat, level; equal), 平 (flat, level, calm) and 平时 (ordinarily, in normal times).
Chinese words containing 平
Frequently asked questions
What does 平 mean in Chinese?
平 means flat, level, equal, peaceful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 平 read?
平 is read píng. Reading it inside real words — 平 and 平 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 平 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 平 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 平 in a word?
A common word containing 平 is 平 (píng) — "flat, level; equal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 平 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 平 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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