HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
佛 — Buddha
- Reading
- fó
- Meaning
- Buddha; Buddhism
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
佛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fó and it means Buddha; Buddhism. 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.
佛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 佛 (Buddha, Buddhism) and 仿佛 (as if, seem).
Chinese words containing 佛
Frequently asked questions
What does 佛 mean in Chinese?
佛 means Buddha; Buddhism in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 佛 read?
佛 is read fó. Reading it inside real words — 佛 and 仿佛 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 佛 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 佛 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 佛 in a word?
A common word containing 佛 is 佛 (fó) — "Buddha, Buddhism". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 佛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 佛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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