HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
膀 — upper arm
- Reading
- bǎng
- Meaning
- upper arm; shoulder
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
膀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bǎng and it means upper arm; shoulder. 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.
膀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 翅膀 (wing) and 肩膀 (shoulder).
Chinese words containing 膀
Frequently asked questions
What does 膀 mean in Chinese?
膀 means upper arm; shoulder in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 膀 read?
膀 is read bǎng. Reading it inside real words — 翅膀 and 肩膀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 膀 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 膀 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 膀 in a word?
A common word containing 膀 is 翅膀 (chìbǎng) — "wing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 膀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 膀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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