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