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靡
mí
to scatter, to disperse; to divide
vg, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mí
to waste (money)
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mí
extravagant
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mí
go with fashion
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mí
not
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mǐ
to scatter, to disperse; to divide
vg, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mǐ
to waste (money)
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mǐ
extravagant
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mǐ
go with fashion
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
靡
mǐ
not
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 非, rank #38331, Very Hard
mí(mi2)mi
primary
T2
1to scatter, to disperse; to divide
2to waste (money)
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March 24, 2026
靡mí(mi2)
The character 靡 (mí) conveys the idea of scattering or dispersing, often in the context of wastefulness or extravagance. It can refer to the act of going along with fashion trends or spending money recklessly, indicating a lack of restraint.
Strokes19Radical非Frequency#38331DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of extravagance is often viewed critically, especially in discussions about social responsibility and financial prudence. The character can be linked to historical narratives about wealth and its impact on society.
Memory tip
Imagine a fashionable person scattering money like confetti at a party, embodying the essence of extravagance and waste. The character's components can be remembered as a lavish lifestyle 'dividing' their resources, as the radical 革 (gé) suggests change or transformation, fitting the theme of going with the flow.
Meanings of 靡
mí(mi2)
primary
1to scatter, to disperse; to divide
2to waste (money)
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About 靡
靡Simplified
19Strokes
非Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
This character is often used in formal contexts to discuss wealth and lifestyle choices. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters. In phrases, it often pairs with terms related to extravagance or fashion.
HSK Study Tips
Though 靡 isn't included in the HSK levels, its meaning connects well with vocabulary around lifestyle and spending. Students should focus on related adjectives and verbs that describe behaviors associated with money and fashion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 靡 with similar characters like 迷 (mí), which means 'to be lost' or 'to be infatuated'. It's important to focus on the meaning of extravagance for correct usage.
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靡 = 非 + 麻. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 靡
IDS Structure⿸麻非
靡Full character
=
麻ma2
enclosing
非Fei1
inner
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How to say to scatter, to disperse; to divide in Chinese
“to scatter, to disperse; to divide” in Chinese is靡mí
The character 靡 (mí) conveys the idea of scattering or dispersing, often in the context of wastefulness or extravagance. It can refer to the act of going along with fashion trends or spending money recklessly, indicating a lack of restraint.
When to use 靡
This character is often used in formal contexts to discuss wealth and lifestyle choices. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters. In phrases, it often pairs with terms related to extravagance or fashion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 靡 with similar characters like 迷 (mí), which means 'to be lost' or 'to be infatuated'. It's important to focus on the meaning of extravagance for correct usage.
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Grammar patterns of 靡
靡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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.
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他在18个月的奢____生活中挥霍了533,000英镑。
He blew £533,000 in an 18-month orgy of spending.
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他在18个月的奢靡生活中挥霍了533,000英镑。
tā zài18 gè yuè de shē mí shēnghuó zhōng huīhuò le533,000 yīngbàng。
He blew £533,000 in an 18-month orgy of spending.
2
很多人都期望他能使该国萎靡的政治体系振作起来。
hěn duō rén dōu qīwàng tā néng shǐ gāi guó wěi mí de zhèngzhì tǐxì zhènzuò qǐlái。
Many hoped he would renew the country's atrophied political system.
3
新专辑主要收录了一些他们曾风靡一时的老歌的混音版本。
xīn zhuānjí zhǔyào shōu lù le yìxiē tāmen céng fēng mí yìshí de lǎo gē de hùn yīn bǎnběn。
Their new album features remixes of some of their previous hits.
4
是弗雷德对浮华、奢靡生活的强烈欲望使他们越走越远。
shì fú léi dé duì fú huā、 shē mí shēnghuó de qiángliè yùwàng shǐ tāmen yuè zǒu yuè yuǎn。
It was Fred's lust for glitz and glamour that was driving them apart.
5
荒诞派戏剧的风靡要归功于勒德拉姆。
huāngdàn pài xìjù de fēng mí yào guī gōng yú lè dé lā mǔ。
Ludlam was responsible for making Ridiculous Theatre something of a cult.
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Word Family of 靡
Words containing this character14
风靡fashionable風靡
所向披靡to sweep everything before one
靡mínot
萎靡dispirited
萎靡不振dispirited and listless (idiom); downcast
风靡一时fashionable for a while (idiom); all the rage風靡一時
奢靡extravagant
靡靡之音decadent or obscene music
披靡to be swept by the wind
淫靡profligate
委靡不振dispirited and listless (idiom); downcast
颓靡devastated頹靡
委靡dispirited
靡有孑遗all dead and no survivors靡有孑遺
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Frequently asked questions about 靡
靡 primarily means to scatter or disperse, often associated with wastefulness.
You might hear it in discussions about spending habits or fashion trends.
Yes, it often appears in contexts discussing extravagant lifestyles or financial waste.
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