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