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