HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
悲 — sad
- Reading
- bēi
- Meaning
- sad
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
悲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is bēi and it means sad. 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.
悲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 悲伤 (sad, sorrowful), 悲剧 (tragedy) and 悲观 (pessimistic).
Chinese words containing 悲
Frequently asked questions
What does 悲 mean in Chinese?
悲 means sad in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 悲 read?
悲 is read bēi. Reading it inside real words — 悲伤 and 悲剧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 悲 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 悲 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 悲 in a word?
A common word containing 悲 is 悲伤 (bēishāng) — "sad, sorrowful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 悲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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