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