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