HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
鄙 — despicable
- Reading
- bǐ
- Meaning
- despicable; mean; to despise
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鄙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bǐ and it means despicable; mean; to despise. 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.
鄙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 卑鄙 (despicable, mean,卑鄙) and 鄙视 (despise, disdain).
Chinese words containing 鄙
Frequently asked questions
What does 鄙 mean in Chinese?
鄙 means despicable; mean; to despise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鄙 read?
鄙 is read bǐ. Reading it inside real words — 卑鄙 and 鄙视 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鄙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 鄙 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鄙 in a word?
A common word containing 鄙 is 卑鄙 (bēi bǐ) — "despicable, mean,卑鄙". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鄙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鄙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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