HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
叭 — sound of a horn
- Reading
- bā
- Meaning
- sound of a horn; a suffix for certain instruments
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bā and it means sound of a horn; a suffix for certain instruments. 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.
叭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 喇叭 (horn, loudspeaker, trumpet).
Chinese words containing 叭
Frequently asked questions
What does 叭 mean in Chinese?
叭 means sound of a horn; a suffix for certain instruments in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叭 read?
叭 is read bā. Reading it inside real words — 喇叭 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叭 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 叭 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 叭 in a word?
A common word containing 叭 is 喇叭 (lǎ ba) — "horn, loudspeaker, trumpet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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