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