HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
破 — to break
- Reading
- pò
- Meaning
- to break; to destroy; to split; to tear; to damage; to ruin; to defeat; to overcome; to expose; to reveal; to solve; to spend; to waste; broken; damaged; worn out; tattered
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
破 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is pò and it means to break; to destroy; to split; to tear; to damage; to ruin; to defeat; to overcome; to expose; to reveal; to solve; to spend; to waste; broken; damaged; worn out; tattered. 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.
破 appears in everyday chinese words such as 破 (broken, damaged), 打破 (to break, to smash) and 破坏 (destroy, damage).
Chinese words containing 破
Frequently asked questions
What does 破 mean in Chinese?
破 means to break; to destroy; to split; to tear; to damage; to ruin; to defeat; to overcome; to expose; to reveal; to solve; to spend; to waste; broken; damaged; worn out; tattered in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 破 read?
破 is read pò. Reading it inside real words — 破 and 打破 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 破 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 破 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 破 in a word?
A common word containing 破 is 破 (pò) — "broken, damaged". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 破 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 破 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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