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