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