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