HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
辈 — generation
- Reading
- bèi
- Meaning
- generation
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
辈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is bèi and it means generation. 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.
辈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 长辈 (elder generation; elder), 前辈 (elder generation, senior) and 一辈子 (all one's life).
Chinese words containing 辈
Frequently asked questions
What does 辈 mean in Chinese?
辈 means generation in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 辈 read?
辈 is read bèi. Reading it inside real words — 长辈 and 前辈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 辈 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 辈 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 辈 in a word?
A common word containing 辈 is 长辈 (zhǎng bèi) — "elder generation; elder". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 辈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 辈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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