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