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