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