HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
明 — bright, clear, next
- Reading
- míng
- Meaning
- bright, clear, next
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
明 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is míng and it means bright, clear, next. 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.
明 appears in everyday chinese words such as 明天 (tomorrow), 明年 (next year) and 明白 (understand; clear).
Chinese words containing 明
Frequently asked questions
What does 明 mean in Chinese?
明 means bright, clear, next in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 明 read?
明 is read míng. Reading it inside real words — 明天 and 明年 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 明 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 明 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 明 in a word?
A common word containing 明 is 明天 (míngtiān) — "tomorrow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 明 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 明 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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