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