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