HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
忍 — endure
- Reading
- rěn
- Meaning
- endure; tolerate; bear
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
忍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is rěn and it means endure; tolerate; bear. 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.
忍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忍 (endure, tolerate, bear), 忍受 (endure, bear) and 容忍 (tolerate, condone).
Chinese words containing 忍
Frequently asked questions
What does 忍 mean in Chinese?
忍 means endure; tolerate; bear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 忍 read?
忍 is read rěn. Reading it inside real words — 忍 and 忍受 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忍 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 忍 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忍 in a word?
A common word containing 忍 is 忍 (rěn) — "endure, tolerate, bear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 忍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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