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