HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
巴 — to long for
- Reading
- bā
- Meaning
- to long for; to cling to; to stick to; (suffix for certain nouns)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
巴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bā and it means to long for; to cling to; to stick to; (suffix for certain nouns). 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.
巴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 大巴 (large bus), 嘴巴 (mouth) and 尾巴 (tail).
Chinese words containing 巴
Frequently asked questions
What does 巴 mean in Chinese?
巴 means to long for; to cling to; to stick to; (suffix for certain nouns) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 巴 read?
巴 is read bā. Reading it inside real words — 大巴 and 嘴巴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巴 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 巴 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巴 in a word?
A common word containing 巴 is 大巴 (dàbā) — "large bus". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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