HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

彼

彼 — that

Reading
bǐ
Meaning
that; those; other
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

彼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bǐ and it means that; those; other. 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.

彼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 彼此 (each other, one another) and 此起彼伏 (rise and fall).

Chinese words containing 彼

Frequently asked questions

What does 彼 mean in Chinese?

彼 means that; those; other in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 彼 read?

彼 is read bǐ. Reading it inside real words — 彼此 and 此起彼伏 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 彼 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 彼 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 彼 in a word?

A common word containing 彼 is 彼此 (bǐ cǐ) — "each other, one another". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 彼 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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