HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
笨 — stupid
- Reading
- bèn
- Meaning
- stupid; foolish; clumsy
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
笨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bèn and it means stupid; foolish; clumsy. 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.
笨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 笨 (stupid, foolish, clumsy), 笨拙 (clumsy, awkward) and 笨蛋 (idiot, fool).
Chinese words containing 笨
Frequently asked questions
What does 笨 mean in Chinese?
笨 means stupid; foolish; clumsy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 笨 read?
笨 is read bèn. Reading it inside real words — 笨 and 笨拙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 笨 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 笨 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 笨 in a word?
A common word containing 笨 is 笨 (bèn) — "stupid, foolish, clumsy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 笨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 笨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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