HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
迈 — to take a step
- Reading
- mài
- Meaning
- to take a step; to stride; to pass (a certain age)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
迈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is mài and it means to take a step; to stride; to pass (a certain age). 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.
迈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 迈 (stride, step; mile), 年迈 (old, aged) and 豪迈 (heroic, bold, spirited).
Chinese words containing 迈
Frequently asked questions
What does 迈 mean in Chinese?
迈 means to take a step; to stride; to pass (a certain age) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 迈 read?
迈 is read mài. Reading it inside real words — 迈 and 年迈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 迈 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 迈 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 迈 in a word?
A common word containing 迈 is 迈 (mài) — "stride, step; mile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 迈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 迈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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