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谋害 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
谋害móuhàito conspire to murderHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #18363, Very Hard
谋害móuhàito plot against sb's lifeHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #18363, Very Hard
móuhài(mou2hai4)mou hai T2
  1. 1to conspire to murder
  2. 2to plot against sb's life
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March 24, 2026

谋害(謀害)móuhài(mou2hai4)

谋害 (móuhài) means to conspire or plot to murder someone. This term is often used in legal or dramatic contexts, highlighting a secretive and malicious intent to take another person's life. It conveys a sense of premeditated wrongdoing rather than impulsive violence.

Strokes21Frequency#18363DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese literature and history, plots and conspiracies are common themes, often reflecting societal issues or moral lessons. The concept of plotting against someone is deeply rooted in historical tales of betrayal, such as those found in classic texts like 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.'

Memory tip

Think of 谋 (móu) as 'plotting' and 害 (hài) as 'harm.' Imagine a shadowy figure, plotting in the dark, with a sinister scheme to harm someone. The components of the characters can remind you of a devious plan coming together.

Meanings of 谋害

móuhài(mou2hai4)
1to conspire to murder
2to plot against sb's life
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About 谋害

谋害Simplified
謀害Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

图谋 (túmóu) vs 谋害 (móuhài): Use 谋害 when specifically referring to plotting murder, while 图谋 is broader, meaning to scheme or plot without the implication of violence.

Usage Notes

This term is quite serious and is used primarily in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or crime dramas. A common mistake is to use it casually, which may come across as inappropriate. It often collocates with terms related to crime or betrayal.

HSK Study Tips

Although this term might not be directly listed in HSK levels, it connects to themes of crime and morality found in higher-level vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding the context in which such serious terms are used and practice differentiating them from less severe vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 谋害 with less severe terms like 'to harm' (伤害, shānghài). For example, saying '我谋害了他的名声' (I plotted to harm his reputation) is incorrect; instead, use '我伤害了他的名声' (I harmed his reputation).

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Component characters

谋móuto plan
HSK 711 strokes讠
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害hàito do harm to
HSK 610 strokes宀
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How to say to conspire to murder in Chinese

“to conspire to murder” in Chinese is谋害móuhài

谋害 (móuhài) means to conspire or plot to murder someone. This term is often used in legal or dramatic contexts, highlighting a secretive and malicious intent to take another person's life. It conveys a sense of premeditated wrongdoing rather than impulsive violence.

When to use 谋害

This term is quite serious and is used primarily in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or crime dramas. A common mistake is to use it casually, which may come across as inappropriate. It often collocates with terms related to crime or betrayal.

谋害 or something close to it

图谋 (túmóu) vs 谋害 (móuhài): Use 谋害 when specifically referring to plotting murder, while 图谋 is broader, meaning to scheme or plot without the implication of violence.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 谋害 with less severe terms like 'to harm' (伤害, shānghài). For example, saying '我谋害了他的名声' (I plotted to harm his reputation) is incorrect; instead, use '我伤害了他的名声' (I harmed his reputation).

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