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