HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #17523, Hard
亩
mǔ
unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #17523, Hard
mǔ(mu3) T3
1fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m.
2old variant of 畝|亩[mu3]
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March 24, 2026
亩(畂)mǔ(mu3)
亩 (mǔ) is a unit of area commonly used in China, equivalent to approximately 660 square meters or one-fifteenth of a hectare. It is often used in agricultural contexts to measure land area, such as fields for farming. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about real estate and agriculture in China, where land measurement plays a significant role.
Strokes7Radical亠Frequency#17523DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In rural China, 亩 is a fundamental concept for farmers, as land measurement directly influences agricultural practices and livelihood. It reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese society, where land is often viewed as a source of wealth and sustenance.
Memory Tip
Think of '亩' as a plot of land where crops grow. The character looks like a tiny field with a fence around it, symbolizing the space used for farming. The pronunciation 'mǔ' can be remembered by imagining a farmer saying 'moo' to his cows, which are grazing in his 亩 of land.
Meanings of 亩
mǔ(mu3)
1fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m.
2unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
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About 亩
亩Simplified
畂Traditional
7Strokes
亠Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 亩
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '亩' as a plot of land where crops grow. The character looks like a tiny field with a fence around it, symbolizing the space used for farming. The pronunciation 'mǔ' can be remembered by imagining a farmer saying 'moo' to his cows, which are grazing in his 亩 of land.
Usage Notes
When using the term 亩, it's important to remember that it is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may not be familiar to all non-specialists. Avoid using it in formal contexts where standard metric units might be expected. Common collocations include '种植亩' (zhòngzhí mǔ - planting area) and '土地面积' (tǔdì miànjī - land area).
HSK Study Tips
While 亩 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it aligns well with HSK Level 3 topics related to agriculture and real estate. Students should focus on associated vocabulary about land, farming, and measurement to deepen their understanding.
Cultural Note
In rural China, 亩 is a fundamental concept for farmers, as land measurement directly influences agricultural practices and livelihood. It reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese society, where land is often viewed as a source of wealth and sustenance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 亩 with other units of area like 公顷 (gōngqǐng - hectare) or mistakenly use it in contexts unrelated to land measurement. For example, saying '这房子是五亩' (This house is five mu) is incorrect; it should refer to land area, not buildings.
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Grammar Patterns of 亩
亩 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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有关在该托管机构管理的62.5万英____土地上狩猎一事，最近一次辩论是两年前。
Hunting on the trust's 625,000 acres was last debated two years ago.
Thousands of acres of forests and scrubland have been burnt.
5
土改时每人领得一亩三分地.
tǔ gǎi shí měi rén lǐng dé yī mǔ sān fēn dì.
During the land reform each person got 3 mu of land.
6
他将需要更多牧场，也许拉普拉德可以租几英亩地给他。
tā jiāng xū yào gēng duō mù cháng， ， yě xǔ lā pǔ lā dé kě yǐ zū jī yīng mǔ dì gěi。
He will need more grazing land and perhaps La Prade could lease him a few acres.
7
一英亩见方的花园生长出一大片绚烂的杜鹃花.
yī yīng mǔ jiàn fāng de huā yuán shēng cháng chū yī dà piàn xuàn làn de dù juān huā.
The acre of garden is host to a splendid bank of rhododendrons.
8
去年40万英亩的土地产值达17.5亿美元。
qù nián40 40 wàn yīng mǔ de tǔ dì chǎn zhí17.5 dá 17.5 yì。
Last year 400,000 acres of land yielded a crop worth $75 billion.
9
农民们平了300英亩地.
nóng mín mén píng le300 300 yīng mǔ.
The peasants have levelled three hundred acres of land.
10
他们划出一块半英亩的地皮来作房屋地基.
tā mén huá chū yī kuài bàn yīng mǔ de dì pí lái zuò fáng wū dì jī.
They measured off a half - acre plot for a house lot.
Cultural Notes for 亩
🏮Cultural insight
In rural China, 亩 is a fundamental concept for farmers, as land measurement directly influences agricultural practices and livelihood. It reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese society, where land is often viewed as a source of wealth and sustenance.
Word Family of 亩
Words Containing This Character5
亩mǔclassifier for fields畝
英亩acre英畝
田亩field田畝
地亩area of farmland地畝
公亩are (1 are = 1⁄100 hectare, or 100 m²)公畝
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Compound Meaning
What does 亩 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 亩
You can say '这块地有五亩' (Zhè kuài dì yǒu wǔ mǔ) meaning 'This piece of land is five mu.'
No, 亩 is smaller than an acre; 1 acre is approximately 6.07 亩.
Yes, but it is primarily used in the context of agriculture; for formal measurements, the metric system is preferred.
