HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
貌 — appearance
- Reading
- mào
- Meaning
- appearance; look; manner
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
貌 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is mào and it means appearance; look; manner. 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.
貌 appears in everyday chinese words such as 礼貌 (polite, courtesy), 外貌 (appearance, facade, looks) and 容貌 (appearance, looks).
Chinese words containing 貌
Frequently asked questions
What does 貌 mean in Chinese?
貌 means appearance; look; manner in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 貌 read?
貌 is read mào. Reading it inside real words — 礼貌 and 外貌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貌 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 貌 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貌 in a word?
A common word containing 貌 is 礼貌 (lǐ mào) — "polite, courtesy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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