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