HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
爆 — explode
- Reading
- bào
- Meaning
- explode
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is bào and it means explode. 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.
爆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爆 (burst, explode), 爆发 (erupt, break out) and 爆炸 (explode, blast).
Chinese words containing 爆
Frequently asked questions
What does 爆 mean in Chinese?
爆 means explode in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爆 read?
爆 is read bào. Reading it inside real words — 爆 and 爆发 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爆 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 爆 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爆 in a word?
A common word containing 爆 is 爆 (bào) — "burst, explode". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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