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