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