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