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