HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
媒 — medium
- Reading
- méi
- Meaning
- medium; intermediary; matchmaker
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
媒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is méi and it means medium; intermediary; matchmaker. 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.
媒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 媒体 (media), 传媒 (media) and 媒介 (medium, intermediary).
Chinese words containing 媒
Frequently asked questions
What does 媒 mean in Chinese?
媒 means medium; intermediary; matchmaker in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 媒 read?
媒 is read méi. Reading it inside real words — 媒体 and 传媒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 媒 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 媒 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 媒 in a word?
A common word containing 媒 is 媒体 (méi tǐ) — "media". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 媒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 媒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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