HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
拇 — thumb
- Reading
- mǔ
- Meaning
- thumb; big toe
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拇 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mǔ and it means thumb; big toe. 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.
拇 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拇指 (thumb).
Chinese words containing 拇
Frequently asked questions
What does 拇 mean in Chinese?
拇 means thumb; big toe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拇 read?
拇 is read mǔ. Reading it inside real words — 拇指 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拇 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 拇 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 拇 in a word?
A common word containing 拇 is 拇指 (mǔ zhǐ) — "thumb". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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