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