HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
负 — to bear
- Reading
- fù
- Meaning
- to bear; to carry; negative; to lose
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
负 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fù and it means to bear; to carry; negative; to lose. 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.
负 appears in everyday chinese words such as 负 (bear, carry, negative, lose), 负责 (be responsible for) and 负担 (burden, load).
Chinese words containing 负
Frequently asked questions
What does 负 mean in Chinese?
负 means to bear; to carry; negative; to lose in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 负 read?
负 is read fù. Reading it inside real words — 负 and 负责 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 负 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 负 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 负 in a word?
A common word containing 负 is 负 (fù) — "bear, carry, negative, lose". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 负 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 负 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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