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