HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
棒 — stick
- Reading
- bàng
- Meaning
- stick; club; excellent; great
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
棒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bàng and it means stick; club; excellent; great. 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.
棒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 棒 (excellent; great), 棒 (excellent, good, stick) and 棒球 (baseball).
Chinese words containing 棒
Frequently asked questions
What does 棒 mean in Chinese?
棒 means stick; club; excellent; great in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 棒 read?
棒 is read bàng. Reading it inside real words — 棒 and 棒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 棒 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 棒 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 棒 in a word?
A common word containing 棒 is 棒 (bàng) — "excellent; great". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 棒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 棒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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