HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
掰 — to break with both hands
- Reading
- bāi
- Meaning
- to break with both hands
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
掰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bāi and it means to break with both hands. 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.
掰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 掰 (break with hands).
Chinese words containing 掰
Frequently asked questions
What does 掰 mean in Chinese?
掰 means to break with both hands in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 掰 read?
掰 is read bāi. Reading it inside real words — 掰 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 掰 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 掰 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 掰 in a word?
A common word containing 掰 is 掰 (bāi) — "break with hands". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 掰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 掰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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