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