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