HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
寐 — to sleep
- Reading
- mèi
- Meaning
- to sleep
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
寐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mèi and it means to sleep. 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.
寐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 梦寐以求 (dream of; long for).
Chinese words containing 寐
Frequently asked questions
What does 寐 mean in Chinese?
寐 means to sleep in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 寐 read?
寐 is read mèi. Reading it inside real words — 梦寐以求 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 寐 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寐 in a word?
A common word containing 寐 is 梦寐以求 (mèng mèi yǐ qiú) — "dream of; long for". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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