HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
李 — plum
- Reading
- lǐ
- Meaning
- plum; (surname)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
李 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is lǐ and it means plum; (surname). 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.
李 appears in everyday chinese words such as 行李 (luggage, baggage).
Chinese words containing 李
Frequently asked questions
What does 李 mean in Chinese?
李 means plum; (surname) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 李 read?
李 is read lǐ. Reading it inside real words — 行李 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 李 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 李 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 李 in a word?
A common word containing 李 is 行李 (xíngli) — "luggage, baggage". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 李 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 李 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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