HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi

登

登 — to climb

Reading
dēng
Meaning
to climb; to ascend; to register; to publish
HSK level
HSK 4
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

登 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dēng and it means to climb; to ascend; to register; to publish. 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.

登 appears in everyday chinese words such as 登 (climb, ascend, publish), 登机 (board a plane) and 登录 (log in).

Chinese words containing 登

Frequently asked questions

What does 登 mean in Chinese?

登 means to climb; to ascend; to register; to publish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 登 read?

登 is read dēng. Reading it inside real words — 登 and 登机 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 登 — is it HSK 4?

Yes. 登 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 登 in a word?

A common word containing 登 is 登 (dēng) — "climb, ascend, publish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 登 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 登 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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