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