HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
部 — part
- Reading
- bù
- Meaning
- part; section; unit; department; ministry; (classifier for films, books, etc.)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
部 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is bù and it means part; section; unit; department; ministry; (classifier for films, books, etc.). 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.
部 appears in everyday chinese words such as 部 (part; section; unit), 东部 (eastern part, east) and 全部 (whole, entire, all).
Chinese words containing 部
Frequently asked questions
What does 部 mean in Chinese?
部 means part; section; unit; department; ministry; (classifier for films, books, etc.) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 部 read?
部 is read bù. Reading it inside real words — 部 and 东部 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 部 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 部 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 部 in a word?
A common word containing 部 is 部 (bù) — "part; section; unit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 部 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 部 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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