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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
登录dēnglùto registerHSK 5, v, 20 strokes, rank #8360, Hard
登录dēnglùto log inHSK 5, v, 20 strokes, rank #8360, Hard
dēnglù(deng1lu4)deng lu T1
  1. 1to register
  2. 2to log in
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March 24, 2026

登录(登錄)dēnglù(deng1lu4)

The term 登录 (deng1 lu4) means to log in or register, commonly used in the context of accessing online platforms or systems. It refers to the action of entering credentials to gain access to a service, such as a website, app, or computer system.

Strokes20Frequency#8360DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, online registration and logging in are essential due to the widespread use of mobile applications for everything from shopping to socializing, reflecting the digital nature of contemporary Chinese life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a door (登) that you need to open (录) to enter a special room. You can only get in by logging in with a key (your credentials), just like 登 (climb) helps you reach the door of access.

Meanings of 登录

dēnglù(deng1lu4)
1to register
2to log in
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About 登录

登录Simplified
登錄Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8360Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 登录

Quick Contrast

注册 (zhùcè) - use 登录 (dēnglù) when referring specifically to the action of logging in with existing credentials, while 注册 (zhùcè) refers to the process of creating a new account.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context; 登录 is primarily used in digital environments rather than in physical registrations. Common collocations include '登录系统' (log in to the system) or '登录账号' (log in to the account). Avoid confusing it with 注册 (register), which is about creating an account.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 登录 connects with other technology-related vocabulary, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy in modern Chinese. Students should practice the usage in sentences related to online activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 登录 with 注册, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要登录一个账户' (I need to register an account) is incorrect; it should be '我需要注册一个账户'.

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Component Characters

登dēngto scale (a height)
HSK 512 strokes癶
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录lùdiary
HSK 58 strokes彐
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How to say to register in Chinese

“to register” in Chinese is登录dēnglù

The term 登录 (deng1 lu4) means to log in or register, commonly used in the context of accessing online platforms or systems. It refers to the action of entering credentials to gain access to a service, such as a website, app, or computer system.

When to use 登录

Be mindful of the context; 登录 is primarily used in digital environments rather than in physical registrations. Common collocations include '登录系统' (log in to the system) or '登录账号' (log in to the account). Avoid confusing it with 注册 (register), which is about creating an account.

登录 or something close to it

注册 (zhùcè) - use 登录 (dēnglù) when referring specifically to the action of logging in with existing credentials, while 注册 (zhùcè) refers to the process of creating a new account.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 登录 with 注册, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要登录一个账户' (I need to register an account) is incorrect; it should be '我需要注册一个账户'.

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Grammar Patterns of 登录

登录 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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请____我们的网站www.cobuild.collins.co.uk查看。

Check out our website at www.cobuild.collins.co.uk.

Example Sentences for 登录 (1)

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请登录我们的网站www.cobuild.collins.co.uk查看。

qǐng dēng lù wǒ mén de wǎng zhànwww.cobuild.collins.co.uk www.cobuild.collins.co.uk chá。

Check out our website at www.cobuild.collins.co.uk.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 登录

Yes, 登录 is primarily used in the context of logging into digital platforms.

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