HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
拍 — to clap
- Reading
- pāi
- Meaning
- to clap; to pat; to take (a photo)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is pāi and it means to clap; to pat; to take (a photo). 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.
拍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拍 (to pat, to clap), 拍照 (take photos) and 拍摄 (film, shoot (photos)).
Chinese words containing 拍
Frequently asked questions
What does 拍 mean in Chinese?
拍 means to clap; to pat; to take (a photo) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拍 read?
拍 is read pāi. Reading it inside real words — 拍 and 拍照 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拍 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 拍 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拍 in a word?
A common word containing 拍 is 拍 (pāi) — "to pat, to clap". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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