HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
矛 — spear
- Reading
- máo
- Meaning
- spear; lance
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
矛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is máo and it means spear; lance. 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.
矛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 矛盾 (contradiction; conflicting), 矛头 (spearhead, barb, attack) and 自相矛盾 (contradict oneself).
Chinese words containing 矛
Frequently asked questions
What does 矛 mean in Chinese?
矛 means spear; lance in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 矛 read?
矛 is read máo. Reading it inside real words — 矛盾 and 矛头 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 矛 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 矛 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 矛 in a word?
A common word containing 矛 is 矛盾 (máo dùn) — "contradiction; conflicting". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 矛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 矛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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