HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
毛 — hair
- Reading
- máo
- Meaning
- hair; fur; feather; coarse
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
毛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is máo and it means hair; fur; feather; coarse. 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.
毛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 毛 (hair; wool; decimal), 毛 (hair, fur, ten cents) and 毛巾 (towel).
Chinese words containing 毛
Frequently asked questions
What does 毛 mean in Chinese?
毛 means hair; fur; feather; coarse in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 毛 read?
毛 is read máo. Reading it inside real words — 毛 and 毛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 毛 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 毛 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 毛 in a word?
A common word containing 毛 is 毛 (máo) — "hair; wool; decimal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 毛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 毛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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