HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
牧 — to herd
- Reading
- mù
- Meaning
- to herd; to tend (livestock); herdsman; pastor
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
牧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is mù and it means to herd; to tend (livestock); herdsman; pastor. 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.
牧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牧场 (ranch; pasture), 牧民 (herdsman; nomad) and 畜牧 (animal husbandry, raise livestock).
Chinese words containing 牧
Frequently asked questions
What does 牧 mean in Chinese?
牧 means to herd; to tend (livestock); herdsman; pastor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 牧 read?
牧 is read mù. Reading it inside real words — 牧场 and 牧民 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牧 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 牧 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 牧 in a word?
A common word containing 牧 is 牧场 (mù chǎng) — "ranch; pasture". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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