HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
抱 — to hold
- Reading
- bào
- Meaning
- to hold; to embrace; to hug; to carry; to cherish
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
抱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bào and it means to hold; to embrace; to hug; to carry; to cherish. 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.
抱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 抱 (hug, embrace, hold), 抱歉 (sorry, apologize) and 抱怨 (complain; grumble).
Chinese words containing 抱
Frequently asked questions
What does 抱 mean in Chinese?
抱 means to hold; to embrace; to hug; to carry; to cherish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 抱 read?
抱 is read bào. Reading it inside real words — 抱 and 抱歉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 抱 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 抱 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 抱 in a word?
A common word containing 抱 is 抱 (bào) — "hug, embrace, hold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 抱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 抱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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