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睦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睦mùamicableag, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #35694, Very Hard
睦mùharmoniousag, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #35694, Very Hard
睦mùamiable, friendly, peacefulag, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #35694, Very Hard
mù(mu4) T4
  1. 1amicable
  2. 2harmonious
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March 24, 2026
睦mù(mu4)

The character 睦 (mù) refers to a state of harmony and amiability among individuals or groups. It is commonly used in contexts involving relationships and community, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding.

Strokes13Radical目Frequency#35694DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, harmonious relationships are vital for social stability, reflected in concepts like 和谐社会 (harmonious society). The use of 睦 signifies a desire for peace and amicability in interpersonal relations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful scene where friends are sitting under a warm sun, sharing stories and laughter. The character 睦 looks like a cozy gathering, with the '目' (eye) reminding you to look out for harmony in your interactions.

Meanings of 睦

mù(mu4)
1amicable
2harmonious
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About 睦

睦Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
#35694Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 睦

Quick Contrast

睦 (harmony) vs 和 (peace) — use 睦 when emphasizing amiable relationships, while 和 is broader, often referring to peace in a more general sense.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a peaceful scene where friends are sitting under a warm sun, sharing stories and laughter. The character 睦 looks like a cozy gathering, with the '目' (eye) reminding you to look out for harmony in your interactions.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is using 睦 in overly formal contexts, as it is more suitable for informal or familial relationships. Be cautious with similar-sounding words; for instance, mixing it up with '慕' (mù, to admire) can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Although 睦 is not in the official HSK levels, it relates to words around the theme of relationships and community, such as 和 (hé, harmony) and 友 (yǒu, friend). Focus on practicing context usage to grasp its nuances.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, harmonious relationships are vital for social stability, reflected in concepts like 和谐社会 (harmonious society). The use of 睦 signifies a desire for peace and amicability in interpersonal relations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睦 with 和 (hé), which also means harmony but in a broader sense. For example, saying '我们家和' (Our family harmony) instead of '我们家睦' can lead to a less specific meaning.

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Pronunciation of 睦

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Etymology of 睦

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 坴 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)坴
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 睦?

Decomposition of 睦

IDS Structure⿰目坴
睦Full Character
=
目mu4
left
坴lu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 睦?

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睦

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Grammar Patterns of 睦

睦 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

我们可以想象有那么一天所有人都和____地生活在一起。

We can see a day where all people live side by side.

Example Sentences for 睦 (3)

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1
我们可以想象有那么一天所有人都和睦地生活在一起。

wǒ mén kě yǐ xiǎng xiàng yǒu nà mó yī tiān suǒ yǒu rén dū hé mù dì shēng huó zài yī qǐ。

We can see a day where all people live side by side.
2
夫妻能和睦相处就是一种成就。

fū qī néng hé mù xiāng chǔ jiù shì yī zhǒng chéng jiù。

To live together harmoniously as men and women is an achievement.
3
他们和不同民族的人们一起和睦地生活和工作。

tā mén hé bù tóng mín zú de rén mén yī qǐ hé mù dì shēng huó hé gōng zuò。

They've been living and working peacefully with members of various ethnic groups.

Cultural Notes for 睦

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, harmonious relationships are vital for social stability, reflected in concepts like 和谐社会 (harmonious society). The use of 睦 signifies a desire for peace and amicability in interpersonal relations.

Word Family of 睦

Words Containing This Character9
和睦hémùharmonious
睦mùamicable
和睦相处to live in harmony和睦相處
睦邻neighborly relations睦鄰
不睦to be at odds
敦睦to promote friendly relations
亲睦friendly親睦
修睦to cultivate friendship with neighbors
睦谊cordiality睦誼
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Compound Meaning

What does 和睦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 睦

You can say '我们家睦邻友好' (Our family lives harmoniously with our neighbors).