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