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