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