HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
被 — by (marker for passive voice)
- Reading
- bèi
- Meaning
- by (marker for passive voice); quilt; to cover
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
被 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is bèi and it means by (marker for passive voice); quilt; to cover. 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.
被 appears in everyday chinese words such as 被 (by (passive voice)), 被子 (quilt; blanket) and 被动 (passive).
Chinese words containing 被
Frequently asked questions
What does 被 mean in Chinese?
被 means by (marker for passive voice); quilt; to cover in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 被 read?
被 is read bèi. Reading it inside real words — 被 and 被子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 被 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 被 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 被 in a word?
A common word containing 被 is 被 (bèi) — "by (passive voice)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 被 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 被 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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