HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
博 — extensive
- Reading
- bó
- Meaning
- extensive; ample; rich; obtain; to win; to gamble
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
博 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bó and it means extensive; ample; rich; obtain; to win; to gamble. 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.
博 appears in everyday chinese words such as 博士 (doctorate; PhD), 博学 (erudite, learned) and 博弈 (game, gamble, contest).
Chinese words containing 博
Frequently asked questions
What does 博 mean in Chinese?
博 means extensive; ample; rich; obtain; to win; to gamble in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 博 read?
博 is read bó. Reading it inside real words — 博士 and 博学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 博 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 博 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 博 in a word?
A common word containing 博 is 博士 (bó shì) — "doctorate; PhD". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 博 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 博 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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