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