HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
离 — to leave, to depart, away from
- Reading
- lí
- Meaning
- to leave, to depart, away from
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
离 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is lí and it means to leave, to depart, away from. 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.
离 appears in everyday chinese words such as 离 (away from), 离开 (to leave, to depart) and 距离 (distance, be apart from).
Chinese words containing 离
Frequently asked questions
What does 离 mean in Chinese?
离 means to leave, to depart, away from in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 离 read?
离 is read lí. Reading it inside real words — 离 and 离开 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 离 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 离 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 离 in a word?
A common word containing 离 is 离 (lí) — "away from". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 离 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 离 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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