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