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