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