HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
母 — mother
- Reading
- mǔ
- Meaning
- mother; female
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
母 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is mǔ and it means mother; female. 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.
母 appears in everyday chinese words such as 母 (mother, female), 母亲 (mother) and 母女 (mother and daughter).
Chinese words containing 母
Frequently asked questions
What does 母 mean in Chinese?
母 means mother; female in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 母 read?
母 is read mǔ. Reading it inside real words — 母 and 母亲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 母 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 母 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 母 in a word?
A common word containing 母 is 母 (mǔ) — "mother, female". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 母 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 母 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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