Chinese words · HSK 7–9

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bāi

to break off; to snap with the fingers

Every meaning

bāi

  1. to break off; to snap with the fingers
  2. to bend; to turn; to pry (with the hands)
  3. (coll.) to break up; to fall out
  4. (Tw) (slang) bye-bye

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).