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