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