HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
里 — inside
- Reading
- lǐ
- Meaning
- inside; in
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
里 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is lǐ and it means inside; in. 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.
里 appears in everyday chinese words such as 里 (inside), 哪里 (where, somewhere) and 这里 (here).
Chinese words containing 里
Frequently asked questions
What does 里 mean in Chinese?
里 means inside; in in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 里 read?
里 is read lǐ. Reading it inside real words — 里 and 哪里 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 里 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 里 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 里 in a word?
A common word containing 里 is 里 (lǐ) — "inside". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 里 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 里 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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