HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
卑 — low
- Reading
- bēi
- Meaning
- low; humble; inferior
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
卑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bēi and it means low; humble; inferior. 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.
卑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 卑微 (humble, lowly), 卑鄙 (despicable, mean,卑鄙) and 自卑 (feel inferior, be self-abased).
Chinese words containing 卑
Frequently asked questions
What does 卑 mean in Chinese?
卑 means low; humble; inferior in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 卑 read?
卑 is read bēi. Reading it inside real words — 卑微 and 卑鄙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 卑 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 卑 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 卑 in a word?
A common word containing 卑 is 卑微 (bēi wēi) — "humble, lowly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 卑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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