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