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