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