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