HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
廉 — incorruptible
- Reading
- lián
- Meaning
- incorruptible; cheap
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
廉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lián and it means incorruptible; cheap. 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.
廉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 廉价 (low-priced, cheap), 廉正 (honest, upright) and 廉洁 (honest, incorruptible).
Chinese words containing 廉
Frequently asked questions
What does 廉 mean in Chinese?
廉 means incorruptible; cheap in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 廉 read?
廉 is read lián. Reading it inside real words — 廉价 and 廉正 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 廉 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 廉 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 廉 in a word?
A common word containing 廉 is 廉价 (liánjià) — "low-priced, cheap". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 廉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 廉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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