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March 24, 2026
瞄miáo(miao2)
The character 瞄 (miáo) primarily means 'to aim' or 'to take aim at'. It is commonly used in contexts involving precision, such as aiming a weapon or directing attention towards something specific. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to giving someone a glance or a sidelong look.
Strokes13Radical目Frequency#7776DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese archery and traditional sports, the act of aiming is considered a crucial skill, reflecting discipline and focus, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cat (the radical '目' meaning 'eye') carefully aiming (the character as a whole) at a mouse. The pronunciation 'miáo' sounds like 'meow', which is what a cat does when it's focused on its target.
Meanings of 瞄
miáo(miao2)
1to aim
2to take aim at; to look at
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About 瞄
瞄Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#7776Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 瞄
Quick Contrast
瞄 (miáo) vs 瞧 (qiáo) — use 瞄 when emphasizing the act of aiming or directing attention with precision, while 瞧 focuses more on the act of looking or glancing.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 瞄 with similar characters like 看 (kàn) which means 'to look' without the aiming nuance. It is generally used in informal contexts but can appear in written descriptions of aiming in sports or shooting. Be careful with the third tone; it should be pronounced smoothly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瞄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your ability to describe actions related to aiming or directing attention. Focus on the tonal pronunciation and practice using it in sentences about sports or observation.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 瞄 in contexts where 看 (kàn) would be more appropriate, such as saying '我瞄电视' (Wǒ miáo diànshì) instead of '我看电视' (Wǒ kàn diànshì) which means 'I watch TV'. Always use 瞄 when referring to aiming specifically.
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Pronunciation of 瞄
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Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 苗 represents the sound.
1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
2The sound half苗 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayeye
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 瞄?
Decomposition of 瞄
IDS Structure⿰目苗
瞄Full Character
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目mu4
left
苗Miao2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 瞄?
How to say to aim in Chinese
“to aim” in Chinese is瞄miáo
The character 瞄 (miáo) primarily means 'to aim' or 'to take aim at'. It is commonly used in contexts involving precision, such as aiming a weapon or directing attention towards something specific. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to giving someone a glance or a sidelong look.
When to use 瞄
Learners often confuse 瞄 with similar characters like 看 (kàn) which means 'to look' without the aiming nuance. It is generally used in informal contexts but can appear in written descriptions of aiming in sports or shooting. Be careful with the third tone; it should be pronounced smoothly.
瞄 or something close to it
瞄 (miáo) vs 瞧 (qiáo) — use 瞄 when emphasizing the act of aiming or directing attention with precision, while 瞧 focuses more on the act of looking or glancing.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 瞄 in contexts where 看 (kàn) would be more appropriate, such as saying '我瞄电视' (Wǒ miáo diànshì) instead of '我看电视' (Wǒ kàn diànshì) which means 'I watch TV'. Always use 瞄 when referring to aiming specifically.
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Grammar Patterns of 瞄
瞄 carries 5 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 4
Complete the Sentence
他们的休闲服系列____准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
Example Sentences for 瞄 (10)
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他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
tā mén de xiū xián fú xì liè miáo zhǔn de shì zhuī qiú shí máo de13 1325 dào 25 suì qīng。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
