HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
猛 — fierce
- Reading
- měng
- Meaning
- fierce; violent; sudden
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
猛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is měng and it means fierce; violent; sudden. 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.
猛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 猛 (fierce, violent, sudden), 凶猛 (fierce, ferocious) and 猛烈 (fierce, violent, strong).
Chinese words containing 猛
Frequently asked questions
What does 猛 mean in Chinese?
猛 means fierce; violent; sudden in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 猛 read?
猛 is read měng. Reading it inside real words — 猛 and 凶猛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 猛 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 猛 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 猛 in a word?
A common word containing 猛 is 猛 (měng) — "fierce, violent, sudden". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 猛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 猛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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