HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
杯 — cup
- Reading
- bēi
- Meaning
- cup; glass
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bēi and it means cup; glass. 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.
杯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 杯子 (cup, glass), 干杯 (drink a toast) and 奖杯 (trophy).
Chinese words containing 杯
Frequently asked questions
What does 杯 mean in Chinese?
杯 means cup; glass in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杯 read?
杯 is read bēi. Reading it inside real words — 杯子 and 干杯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杯 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 杯 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杯 in a word?
A common word containing 杯 is 杯子 (bēizi) — "cup, glass". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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