HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
牡 — male (animal)
- Reading
- mǔ
- Meaning
- male (animal)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
牡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mǔ and it means male (animal). 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.
牡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牡丹 (peony).
Chinese words containing 牡
Frequently asked questions
What does 牡 mean in Chinese?
牡 means male (animal) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 牡 read?
牡 is read mǔ. Reading it inside real words — 牡丹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牡 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 牡 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 牡 in a word?
A common word containing 牡 is 牡丹 (mǔ dān) — "peony". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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