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