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