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