HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
半 — half
- Reading
- bàn
- Meaning
- half
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
半 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bàn and it means half. 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.
半 appears in everyday chinese words such as 半 (half), 半 (half) and 一半 (half).
Chinese words containing 半
Frequently asked questions
What does 半 mean in Chinese?
半 means half in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 半 read?
半 is read bàn. Reading it inside real words — 半 and 半 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 半 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 半 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 半 in a word?
A common word containing 半 is 半 (bàn) — "half". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 半 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 半 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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