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