HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
百 — hundred
- Reading
- bǎi
- Meaning
- hundred
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
百 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bǎi and it means hundred. 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.
百 appears in everyday chinese words such as 百 (hundred), 百货 (general merchandise, department store) and 百合 (lily).
Chinese words containing 百
Frequently asked questions
What does 百 mean in Chinese?
百 means hundred in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 百 read?
百 is read bǎi. Reading it inside real words — 百 and 百货 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 百 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 百 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 百 in a word?
A common word containing 百 is 百 (bǎi) — "hundred". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 百 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 百 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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