HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
爸 — father
- Reading
- bà
- Meaning
- father; dad
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bà and it means father; dad. 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.
爸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爸爸 (father, dad).
Chinese words containing 爸
Frequently asked questions
What does 爸 mean in Chinese?
爸 means father; dad in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爸 read?
爸 is read bà. Reading it inside real words — 爸爸 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爸 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 爸 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爸 in a word?
A common word containing 爸 is 爸爸 (bàba) — "father, dad". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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