HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

聆

聆 — listen respectfully

Reading
líng
Meaning
listen respectfully
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

聆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is líng and it means listen respectfully. 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.

聆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 聆听 (listen attentively).

Chinese words containing 聆

Frequently asked questions

What does 聆 mean in Chinese?

聆 means listen respectfully in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 聆 read?

聆 is read líng. Reading it inside real words — 聆听 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 聆 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 聆 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 聆 in a word?

A common word containing 聆 is 聆听 (líng tīng) — "listen attentively". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 聆 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 聆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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