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猜谜to answer a riddle; to guess (i.e. form an opinion without much evidence)HSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #14397, Very Hard
  1. 1to answer a riddle
  2. 2to guess (i.e. form an opinion without much evidence)
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March 24, 2026

猜谜

猜谜 (cāi mí) means 'to guess a riddle.' It involves interpreting clues to arrive at the correct answer, often used in games and social gatherings. This activity is popular during festivals and family gatherings, adding an element of fun and challenge.

Strokes22Frequency#14397DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

猜谜 is often featured during the Lantern Festival (元宵节), where people gather to guess the answers to riddles written on lanterns, promoting social interaction and cultural heritage.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise old owl (the character 猜) sitting on a tree, pondering a mysterious riddle (the character 谜). The owl's deep gaze reflects the act of guessing as it tries to solve the puzzle. The sound 'cāi' can remind you of the word 'sigh' as you think deeply about the answer.

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猜谜Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 猜谜 with other guessing games like 猜拳 (cāi quán, rock-paper-scissors). Note that 猜谜 is more formal and typically used in cultural contexts. When using it in conversation, remember to properly pair it with the right context, such as during a riddle contest.

HSK Study Tips

While 猜谜 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 and 4 words related to games and social interaction. Focus on understanding riddles and related vocabulary to enhance your conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 猜谜 with simply asking questions, leading to sentences like '我想猜谜你吗?' (I want to guess a riddle you?). The correct form should be '我想猜谜。' (I want to guess a riddle).

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Component characters

猜cāito guess
HSK 411 strokes犭
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谜mèiriddle
HSK 711 strokes讠
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How to say to answer a riddle in Chinese

“to answer a riddle” in Chinese is猜谜

猜谜 (cāi mí) means 'to guess a riddle.' It involves interpreting clues to arrive at the correct answer, often used in games and social gatherings. This activity is popular during festivals and family gatherings, adding an element of fun and challenge.

When to use 猜谜

Common mistakes include confusing 猜谜 with other guessing games like 猜拳 (cāi quán, rock-paper-scissors). Note that 猜谜 is more formal and typically used in cultural contexts. When using it in conversation, remember to properly pair it with the right context, such as during a riddle contest.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 猜谜 with simply asking questions, leading to sentences like '我想猜谜你吗?' (I want to guess a riddle you?). The correct form should be '我想猜谜。' (I want to guess a riddle).

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