What does 辫子 mean in Chinese?

辫子 (biàn zi) means "plait; braid; pigtail; a mistake or shortcoming that may be exploited by an opponent; handle; ,條|条[tiao2]" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

How do you pronounce 辫子?

辫子 is pronounced "biàn zi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 辫子?

辫子 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one.

What characters make up 辫子?

辫子 is made up of the characters 辫, 子. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 辫子?

You can practice writing 辫子 using our stroke order tool.

辫子 (biàn zi), plait

辫子

biàn zi

plait; braid; pigtail; a mistake or shortcoming that may be exploited by an opponent

HSK 7-9 Was HSK 6classifier

Traditional: 辮子

Characters in This Word

辫子

Definitions

(classifier) plait
braid
pigtail
a mistake or shortcoming that may be exploited by an opponent
handle
,條|条[tiao2]

Classifier: 根 (gēn), 条 (tiáo)

Example Sentences

小女孩扎着两条辫子。

Xiǎo nǚhái zā zhe liǎng tiáo biànzi

The little girl wears two braids

Related Words

编织(biān zhī)· to weave

→

辫(biàn)· a braid or queue

→

小辫子(xiǎo biàn zi)· pigtail

→

违失(wéi shī)· fault

→

HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 8 list

辫子: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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