HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
睛 — eyeball
- Reading
- jīng
- Meaning
- eyeball; pupil
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
睛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jīng and it means eyeball; pupil. 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.
睛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 眼睛 (eye), 画龙点睛 (add the finishing touch) and 目不转睛 (gaze fixedly).
Chinese words containing 睛
Frequently asked questions
What does 睛 mean in Chinese?
睛 means eyeball; pupil in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 睛 read?
睛 is read jīng. Reading it inside real words — 眼睛 and 画龙点睛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 睛 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 睛 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 睛 in a word?
A common word containing 睛 is 眼睛 (yǎnjīng) — "eye". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 睛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 睛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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