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