HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
贫 — poor
- Reading
- pín
- Meaning
- poor; impoverished
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is pín and it means poor; impoverished. 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.
贫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 贫困 (poor, impoverished), 贫乏 (poor, scanty, impoverished) and 贫穷 (poor, impoverished).
Chinese words containing 贫
Frequently asked questions
What does 贫 mean in Chinese?
贫 means poor; impoverished in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贫 read?
贫 is read pín. Reading it inside real words — 贫困 and 贫乏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贫 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 贫 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贫 in a word?
A common word containing 贫 is 贫困 (pín kùn) — "poor, impoverished". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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