HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
北 — north
- Reading
- běi
- Meaning
- north
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
北 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is běi and it means north. 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.
北 appears in everyday chinese words such as 北 (north), 东北 (northeast) and 北方 (north, northern part).
Chinese words containing 北
Frequently asked questions
What does 北 mean in Chinese?
北 means north in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 北 read?
北 is read běi. Reading it inside real words — 北 and 东北 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 北 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 北 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 北 in a word?
A common word containing 北 is 北 (běi) — "north". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 北 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 北 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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