HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

傍

傍 — near

Reading
bàng
Meaning
near; close to; by the side of
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

傍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bàng and it means near; close to; by the side of. 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.

傍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 傍晚 (at dusk; evening).

Chinese words containing 傍

Frequently asked questions

What does 傍 mean in Chinese?

傍 means near; close to; by the side of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 傍 read?

傍 is read bàng. Reading it inside real words — 傍晚 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 傍 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 傍 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 傍 in a word?

A common word containing 傍 is 傍晚 (bàngwǎn) — "at dusk; evening". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 傍 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 傍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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