HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
钉 — nail
- Reading
- dīng
- Meaning
- nail; to nail
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dīng and it means nail; to nail. 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.
钉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钉 (nail, to nail), 钉子 (nail) and 碰钉子 (meet setbacks, be rebuffed).
Chinese words containing 钉
Frequently asked questions
What does 钉 mean in Chinese?
钉 means nail; to nail in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钉 read?
钉 is read dīng. Reading it inside real words — 钉 and 钉子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钉 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 钉 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 钉 in a word?
A common word containing 钉 is 钉 (dīng) — "nail, to nail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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