HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
乏 — lack
- Reading
- fá
- Meaning
- lack; tired
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fá and it means lack; tired. 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.
乏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 缺乏 (lack, be short of), 不乏 (there is no lack of) and 乏力 (lack strength, feel tired).
Chinese words containing 乏
Frequently asked questions
What does 乏 mean in Chinese?
乏 means lack; tired in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乏 read?
乏 is read fá. Reading it inside real words — 缺乏 and 不乏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乏 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 乏 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乏 in a word?
A common word containing 乏 is 缺乏 (quē fá) — "lack, be short of". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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