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