HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

抹

抹 — to wipe

Reading
mǒ
Meaning
to wipe; to smear; to erase
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

抹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mǒ and it means to wipe; to smear; to erase. 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.

抹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 抹 (smear, wipe, apply) and 抹杀 (erase, gloss over).

Chinese words containing 抹

Frequently asked questions

What does 抹 mean in Chinese?

抹 means to wipe; to smear; to erase in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 抹 read?

抹 is read mǒ. Reading it inside real words — 抹 and 抹杀 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 抹 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 抹 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 抹 in a word?

A common word containing 抹 is 抹 (mǒ) — "smear, wipe, apply". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 抹 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 抹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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