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