HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
卜 — to divine
- Reading
- bǔ
- Meaning
- to divine; to foretell; to predict
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
卜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bǔ and it means to divine; to foretell; to predict. 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.
卜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 占卜 (divination, fortune-telling) and 萝卜 (radish, turnip).
Chinese words containing 卜
Frequently asked questions
What does 卜 mean in Chinese?
卜 means to divine; to foretell; to predict in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 卜 read?
卜 is read bǔ. Reading it inside real words — 占卜 and 萝卜 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 卜 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 卜 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 卜 in a word?
A common word containing 卜 is 占卜 (zhānbǔ) — "divination, fortune-telling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 卜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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