HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
买 — to buy
- Reading
- mǎi
- Meaning
- to buy
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
买 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is mǎi and it means to buy. 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.
买 appears in everyday chinese words such as 买 (buy), 购买 (purchase, buy) and 买卖 (business, deal).
Chinese words containing 买
Frequently asked questions
What does 买 mean in Chinese?
买 means to buy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 买 read?
买 is read mǎi. Reading it inside real words — 买 and 购买 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 买 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 买 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 买 in a word?
A common word containing 买 is 买 (mǎi) — "buy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 买 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 买 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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