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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瞀màoto take a close look; nearsighted, dimg, 14 strokes, radical 目
瞀màoindistinct visionunknown, 14 strokes, radical 目
mào(mao4)mao T4
  1. 1to take a close look; nearsighted, dim
  2. 2indistinct vision
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March 24, 2026

瞀mào(mao4)

The character 瞀 (mào) refers to the act of taking a close look or examining something closely. It can also describe nearsightedness or indistinct vision, indicating a lack of clarity or brightness in what one sees. This term is often used in contexts related to vision and perception.

Strokes14Radical目
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, vision problems and their descriptions are often linked to overall health, reflecting a holistic understanding of well-being. The term 瞀 can be associated with the importance of maintaining good eyesight and the cultural emphasis on health.

Memory tip

Imagine a person squinting their eyes, trying to see something clearly but only achieving a dim view. The '目' radical suggests eyes, and the '毛' component can remind you of the fuzzy or unclear vision one might have when nearsighted.

Meanings of 瞀

mào(mao4)
1to take a close look; nearsighted, dim
2indistinct vision
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瞀Simplified
14Strokes
目Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 瞀, as it is pronounced in the fourth tone (mào). This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear more in written contexts or medical discussions about vision. Common collocations include terms related to eyesight.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瞀 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to vision such as 视力 (shìlì - eyesight) and 近视 (jìnshì - nearsightedness). Focus on understanding the context in which vision-related terms are used to grasp the nuances better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瞀 with similar-sounding words. For instance, using it interchangeably with 目 (mù - eye) is incorrect; 瞀 specifically describes vision clarity or issues. A common mistake would be saying '我有瞀' (Wǒ yǒu mào) instead of '我有近视' (Wǒ yǒu jìnshì) to express nearsightedness.

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Etymology of 瞀

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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To make an effort 敄 to see 目 something

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Decomposition of 瞀

IDS Structure⿱敄目
瞀Full character
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敄wu4
top
目mu4
bottom
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How to say to take a close look; nearsighted, dim in Chinese

“to take a close look; nearsighted, dim” in Chinese is瞀mào

The character 瞀 (mào) refers to the act of taking a close look or examining something closely. It can also describe nearsightedness or indistinct vision, indicating a lack of clarity or brightness in what one sees. This term is often used in contexts related to vision and perception.

When to use 瞀

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 瞀, as it is pronounced in the fourth tone (mào). This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear more in written contexts or medical discussions about vision. Common collocations include terms related to eyesight.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瞀 with similar-sounding words. For instance, using it interchangeably with 目 (mù - eye) is incorrect; 瞀 specifically describes vision clarity or issues. A common mistake would be saying '我有瞀' (Wǒ yǒu mào) instead of '我有近视' (Wǒ yǒu jìnshì) to express nearsightedness.

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Word Family of 瞀

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瞀màodim

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It means to look closely or refers to vision issues like nearsightedness.

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