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March 24, 2026
蘑mó(mo2)
The character 蘑 (mó) refers specifically to mushrooms, which are fungi typically found in various culinary dishes. It can denote different types of mushrooms, both edible and inedible, and is commonly used in cooking contexts as well as in discussions about nature and foraging.
Strokes19Radical艹Frequency#72586DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Mushrooms are a significant ingredient in many Chinese dishes, valued for their flavor and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, certain mushrooms are believed to promote health and longevity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mushroom growing in a moist forest. The character 蘑 has a radical that resembles a small cap (the top part) and a base that suggests roots. Picture a 'moist mushroom' (mó) sprouting up from the ground, connecting the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 蘑
mó(mo2)
1mushroom
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About 蘑
蘑Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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香菇 (xiānggū, shiitake mushroom) vs 蘑菇 (mógū, general term for mushrooms) — use 蘑 when referring to mushrooms in general, while 香菇 specifies a particular type.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a mushroom growing in a moist forest. The character 蘑 has a radical that resembles a small cap (the top part) and a base that suggests roots. Picture a 'moist mushroom' (mó) sprouting up from the ground, connecting the sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 蘑, as the second tone (mó) is crucial for correct understanding. This character is often collocated with words like 菌 (jūn), meaning 'fungus,' and can be used in both formal and informal settings when discussing food.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蘑 is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, it is relevant for learners who are delving into food vocabulary, particularly at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on its pronunciation and common collocations related to food.
Cultural Note
Mushrooms are a significant ingredient in many Chinese dishes, valued for their flavor and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, certain mushrooms are believed to promote health and longevity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蘑 with similar-sounding characters, such as 摩 (mó, to rub). Ensure you remember that 蘑 specifically means 'mushroom' and is related to food contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 蘑
蘑 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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嫩牛排配____菇 --1 美元2角5分.
Sirloin steak with mushrooms -- one twenty - five. "
Example Sentences for 蘑 (10)
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嫩牛排配蘑菇 --1 美元2角5分.
nèn niú pái pèi mó gū--1 --1 měi2 yuán5 2.
Sirloin steak with mushrooms -- one twenty - five. "
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现在可以买到许许多多不同种类的蘑菇。
xiàn zài kě yǐ mǎi dào xǔ xǔ duō duō bù tóng zhǒng lèi de mó gū。
There are so many different sorts of mushrooms available these days.
Wipe the mushrooms clean and thread them on a string.
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伞菌目:担子菌纲的一目,包含蘑菇和伞菌等.
sǎn jūn mù: : dān zǐ jūn gāng de yī, mù , bāo hán mó gū hé sǎn.
Agaricales ( agarics ) An order of basidiomycetes that contains the mushrooms and toadstools.
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菌柄:蘑菇或伞菌结构的一部分,其上着生菌盖.
jūn bǐng: : mó gū huò sǎn jūn jié gòu de yī bù, fēn , qí shàng zháo shēng.
The stalk of mushroom or toadstool , which bears the cap or pileus.
7
有些蘑菇可食用, 有些则有毒.
yǒu xiē mó gū kě shí yòng, , yǒu xiē zé yǒu.
Some mushrooms are good to eat; some are poisonous.
8
奶油蘑菇汤
nǎi yóu mó gū tāng
cream of mushroom soup
9
这个炒蘑菇有些辣, 但味道美.
zhè gè chǎo mó gū yǒu xiē là, , dàn wèi dào.
The dish of fried mushrooms is hot, but tasty.
10
他想尝尝蘑菇炒鸡蛋的味道.
tā xiǎng cháng cháng mó gū chǎo jī dàn de wèi dào.
He wanted to try some mushrooms with his eggs.
Cultural Notes for 蘑
🏮Cultural insight
Mushrooms are a significant ingredient in many Chinese dishes, valued for their flavor and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, certain mushrooms are believed to promote health and longevity.
Word Family of 蘑
Words Containing This Character6
蘑菇mógumushroom
蘑菇云mushroom cloud蘑菇雲
蘑mómushroom
口蘑Saint George's mushroom (Tricholoma mongplicum)
松蘑matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake), edible mushroom considered a great delicacy in Japan
泡蘑菇to procrastinate
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蘑
In Chinese, nouns generally do not change form between singular and plural. So, 蘑 (mó) can be used to refer to 'mushrooms' in both singular and plural contexts.
Yes, there are many varieties, such as 香菇 (xiānggū, shiitake mushroom) and 冬菇 (dōnggū, winter mushroom), each having specific names.
