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