HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
秉 — to grasp
- Reading
- bǐng
- Meaning
- to grasp; to hold; to maintain; to uphold
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
秉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bǐng and it means to grasp; to hold; to maintain; to uphold. 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.
秉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 秉承 (receive (instructions), uphold) and 秉持 (adhere to, uphold).
Chinese words containing 秉
Frequently asked questions
What does 秉 mean in Chinese?
秉 means to grasp; to hold; to maintain; to uphold in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 秉 read?
秉 is read bǐng. Reading it inside real words — 秉承 and 秉持 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 秉 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 秉 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 秉 in a word?
A common word containing 秉 is 秉承 (bǐng chéng) — "receive (instructions), uphold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 秉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 秉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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