HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
埋 — to bury
- Reading
- mái
- Meaning
- to bury; to hide; to cover up
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
埋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is mái and it means to bury; to hide; to cover up. 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.
埋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 埋 (bury, cover up), 埋伏 (ambush, lie in wait) and 埋怨 (blame, complain).
Chinese words containing 埋
Frequently asked questions
What does 埋 mean in Chinese?
埋 means to bury; to hide; to cover up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 埋 read?
埋 is read mái. Reading it inside real words — 埋 and 埋伏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 埋 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 埋 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 埋 in a word?
A common word containing 埋 is 埋 (mái) — "bury, cover up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 埋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 埋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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