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