HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi

朴

朴 — simple

Reading
pǔ
Meaning
simple; plain; unadorned
HSK level
HSK 6
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

朴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is pǔ and it means simple; plain; unadorned. 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.

朴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 朴素 (plain, simple, unadorned), 古朴 (simple and unadorned) and 朴实 (simple, plain, unadorned).

Chinese words containing 朴

Frequently asked questions

What does 朴 mean in Chinese?

朴 means simple; plain; unadorned in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 朴 read?

朴 is read pǔ. Reading it inside real words — 朴素 and 古朴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 朴 — is it HSK 6?

Yes. 朴 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 朴 in a word?

A common word containing 朴 is 朴素 (pǔsù) — "plain, simple, unadorned". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 朴 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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