HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
冒 — to emit
- Reading
- mào
- Meaning
- to emit; to risk; to pretend
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
冒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is mào and it means to emit; to risk; to pretend. 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.
冒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 冒 (emit, risk, pretend), 感冒 (catch a cold, common cold) and 冒险 (take risks, adventure).
Chinese words containing 冒
Frequently asked questions
What does 冒 mean in Chinese?
冒 means to emit; to risk; to pretend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 冒 read?
冒 is read mào. Reading it inside real words — 冒 and 感冒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冒 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 冒 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 冒 in a word?
A common word containing 冒 is 冒 (mào) — "emit, risk, pretend". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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