HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
罢 — to stop
- Reading
- bà
- Meaning
- to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to finish; (used as a suffix indicating completion or cessation)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
罢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bà and it means to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to finish; (used as a suffix indicating completion or cessation). 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.
罢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 罢了 (that's all, nothing more), 罢休 (give up, let go,罷休) and 罢免 (dismiss, remove from office).
Chinese words containing 罢
Frequently asked questions
What does 罢 mean in Chinese?
罢 means to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to finish; (used as a suffix indicating completion or cessation) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 罢 read?
罢 is read bà. Reading it inside real words — 罢了 and 罢休 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 罢 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 罢 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 罢 in a word?
A common word containing 罢 is 罢了 (bà le) — "that's all, nothing more". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 罢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 罢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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