Word Details
| Character | 本 |
| Pinyin | běn |
| Meaning | root, origin |
| HSK Level | HSK 1 |
| Characters | 1 character |
Example Sentence
一本书。(Yī běn shū.) - One book.
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What does 本 mean in Chinese?
本 (běn) means "root, origin" in Chinese. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
How do you pronounce 本?
本 is pronounced "běn" in Mandarin Chinese. Click the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What HSK level is 本?
本 is an HSK 1 word. HSK 1 contains 150 words total.