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