HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
膨 — to swell
- Reading
- péng
- Meaning
- to swell; to expand
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
膨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is péng and it means to swell; to expand. 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.
膨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 膨胀 (swell, expand, inflate) and 通货膨胀 (inflation).
Chinese words containing 膨
Frequently asked questions
What does 膨 mean in Chinese?
膨 means to swell; to expand in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 膨 read?
膨 is read péng. Reading it inside real words — 膨胀 and 通货膨胀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 膨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 膨 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 膨 in a word?
A common word containing 膨 is 膨胀 (péng zhàng) — "swell, expand, inflate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 膨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 膨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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