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