HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
怜 — to pity
- Reading
- lián
- Meaning
- to pity; to sympathize
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
怜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is lián and it means to pity; to sympathize. 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.
怜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 可怜 (pitiful; pity) and 怜惜 (pity, have mercy on).
Chinese words containing 怜
Frequently asked questions
What does 怜 mean in Chinese?
怜 means to pity; to sympathize in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 怜 read?
怜 is read lián. Reading it inside real words — 可怜 and 怜惜 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 怜 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 怜 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 怜 in a word?
A common word containing 怜 is 可怜 (kě lián) — "pitiful; pity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 怜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 怜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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