HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
笔 — pen
- Reading
- bǐ
- Meaning
- pen; pencil; writing brush
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
笔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is bǐ and it means pen; pencil; writing brush. 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.
笔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 笔 (pen, writing brush), 笔 (pen, pencil; stroke) and 笔记 (notes).
Chinese words containing 笔
Frequently asked questions
What does 笔 mean in Chinese?
笔 means pen; pencil; writing brush in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 笔 read?
笔 is read bǐ. Reading it inside real words — 笔 and 笔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 笔 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 笔 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 笔 in a word?
A common word containing 笔 is 笔 (bǐ) — "pen, writing brush". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 笔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 笔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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