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