HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
兵 — soldier
- Reading
- bīng
- Meaning
- soldier; troops; army; weapon
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
兵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is bīng and it means soldier; troops; army; weapon. 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.
兵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 兵 (soldiers; troops), 士兵 (soldier) and 官兵 (officers and soldiers).
Chinese words containing 兵
Frequently asked questions
What does 兵 mean in Chinese?
兵 means soldier; troops; army; weapon in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 兵 read?
兵 is read bīng. Reading it inside real words — 兵 and 士兵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兵 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 兵 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兵 in a word?
A common word containing 兵 is 兵 (bīng) — "soldiers; troops". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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