HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
包 — bag
- Reading
- bāo
- Meaning
- bag; wrap
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
包 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bāo and it means bag; wrap. 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.
包 appears in everyday chinese words such as 包 (bag, package; to wrap), 包子 (steamed stuffed bun) and 面包 (bread).
Chinese words containing 包
Frequently asked questions
What does 包 mean in Chinese?
包 means bag; wrap in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 包 read?
包 is read bāo. Reading it inside real words — 包 and 包子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 包 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 包 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 包 in a word?
A common word containing 包 is 包 (bāo) — "bag, package; to wrap". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 包 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 包 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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