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