HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
玻 — glass (short for 玻璃)
- Reading
- bō
- Meaning
- glass (short for 玻璃)
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
玻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bō and it means glass (short for 玻璃). 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.
玻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 玻璃 (glass).
Chinese words containing 玻
Frequently asked questions
What does 玻 mean in Chinese?
玻 means glass (short for 玻璃) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 玻 read?
玻 is read bō. Reading it inside real words — 玻璃 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 玻 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 玻 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 玻 in a word?
A common word containing 玻 is 玻璃 (bōli) — "glass". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 玻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 玻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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