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