HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
谅 — to forgive
- Reading
- liàng
- Meaning
- to forgive; to understand
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
谅 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is liàng and it means to forgive; to understand. 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.
谅 appears in everyday chinese words such as 原谅 (forgive, excuse), 体谅 (show understanding; empathize) and 谅解 (understand, make allowances).
Chinese words containing 谅
Frequently asked questions
What does 谅 mean in Chinese?
谅 means to forgive; to understand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 谅 read?
谅 is read liàng. Reading it inside real words — 原谅 and 体谅 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 谅 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 谅 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 谅 in a word?
A common word containing 谅 is 原谅 (yuán liàng) — "forgive, excuse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 谅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 谅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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