HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

勃

勃 — flourishing

Reading
bó
Meaning
flourishing; vigorous; suddenly
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

勃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bó and it means flourishing; vigorous; suddenly. 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.

勃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 蓬勃 (vigorous, thriving, flourishing) and 朝气蓬勃 (full of youthful vigor).

Chinese words containing 勃

Frequently asked questions

What does 勃 mean in Chinese?

勃 means flourishing; vigorous; suddenly in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 勃 read?

勃 is read bó. Reading it inside real words — 蓬勃 and 朝气蓬勃 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 勃 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 勃 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 勃 in a word?

A common word containing 勃 is 蓬勃 (péng bó) — "vigorous, thriving, flourishing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 勃 effectively?

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

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