HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
睐 — to cast a sidelong glance
- Reading
- lài
- Meaning
- to cast a sidelong glance; to favor
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
睐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lài and it means to cast a sidelong glance; to favor. 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.
睐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 青睐 (favor, special regard).
Chinese words containing 睐
Frequently asked questions
What does 睐 mean in Chinese?
睐 means to cast a sidelong glance; to favor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 睐 read?
睐 is read lài. Reading it inside real words — 青睐 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 睐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 睐 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 睐 in a word?
A common word containing 睐 is 青睐 (qīnglài) — "favor, special regard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 睐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 睐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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