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