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