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