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