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