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