HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
音 — sound, tone
- Reading
- yīn
- Meaning
- sound, tone
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
音 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yīn and it means sound, tone. 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.
音 appears in everyday chinese words such as 声音 (sound, voice), 音乐 (music) and 发音 (pronunciation, pronounce).
Chinese words containing 音
Frequently asked questions
What does 音 mean in Chinese?
音 means sound, tone in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 音 read?
音 is read yīn. Reading it inside real words — 声音 and 音乐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 音 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 音 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 音 in a word?
A common word containing 音 is 声音 (shēng yīn) — "sound, voice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 音 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 音 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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