HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
领 — collar
- Reading
- lǐng
- Meaning
- collar; lead; receive
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
领 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lǐng and it means collar; lead; receive. 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.
领 appears in everyday chinese words such as 领 (collar, lead), 本领 (skill; capability) and 领先 (leading, take lead).
Chinese words containing 领
Frequently asked questions
What does 领 mean in Chinese?
领 means collar; lead; receive in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 领 read?
领 is read lǐng. Reading it inside real words — 领 and 本领 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 领 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 领 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 领 in a word?
A common word containing 领 is 领 (lǐng) — "collar, lead". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 领 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 领 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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