HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
胞 — cell
- Reading
- bāo
- Meaning
- cell
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is bāo and it means cell. 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.
胞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 细胞 (cell (biology)), 同胞 (compatriot, fellow countryman) and 双胞胎 (twins).
Chinese words containing 胞
Frequently asked questions
What does 胞 mean in Chinese?
胞 means cell in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胞 read?
胞 is read bāo. Reading it inside real words — 细胞 and 同胞 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胞 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 胞 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胞 in a word?
A common word containing 胞 is 细胞 (xì bāo) — "cell (biology)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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