HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
培 — to cultivate, to foster
- Reading
- péi
- Meaning
- to cultivate, to foster
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
培 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is péi and it means to cultivate, to foster. 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.
培 appears in everyday chinese words such as 培养 (cultivate, foster), 培训 (train, cultivate) and 培育 (cultivate, foster).
Chinese words containing 培
Frequently asked questions
What does 培 mean in Chinese?
培 means to cultivate, to foster in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 培 read?
培 is read péi. Reading it inside real words — 培养 and 培训 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 培 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 培 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 培 in a word?
A common word containing 培 is 培养 (péiyǎng) — "cultivate, foster". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 培 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 培 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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