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