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