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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
谜团mítuánriddleHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11100, Very Hard
谜团mítuánenigmaHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11100, Very Hard
谜团mítuánunpredictable situationHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11100, Very Hard
谜团mítuánelusive mattersHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11100, Very Hard
mítuán(mi2tuan2)mi tuan T2
  1. 1riddle
  2. 2enigma
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March 24, 2026

谜团(謎團)mítuán(mi2tuan2)

谜团 (mítuán) refers to a riddle or enigma, often used to describe a perplexing situation or an elusive matter that is difficult to understand or solve. It can be used in both casual conversation and more formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about complex problems.

Strokes17Frequency#11100DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, riddles and enigmas are often featured in literature and folklore, reflecting the value placed on wisdom and cleverness. Traditional riddles, known as 谜语 (míyǔ), are particularly popular during festivals like the Lantern Festival.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'mystery' (谜) wrapped up in a 'tuan' (团) or a round ball, making it hard to unwrap and understand. Picture yourself trying to solve a puzzle, where each piece represents a clue that leads to the answer, making the entire situation feel like a maze.

Meanings of 谜团

mítuán(mi2tuan2)
1riddle
2enigma
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谜团Simplified
謎團Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

谜语 (míyǔ) - use 谜团 for complex or perplexing situations, while 谜语 specifically refers to a riddle or puzzle that is often presented in a question-and-answer format.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 谜团 with similar words like 难题 (nán tí) which means 'difficult problem'. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also appear in literary works. Be careful with tone: mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

While 谜团 is not an HSK word, it relates to other words at the same level that describe challenges or difficulties, like 难 (nán) and 困难 (kùnnán). Focus on understanding the context in which it is used, especially in storytelling or problem-solving scenarios.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 谜团 with the word 疑惑 (yíhuò), which means 'doubt' or 'uncertainty'. For example, saying '我有一个疑惑' (wǒ yǒu yíhuò) when they want to say 'I have a riddle' can lead to confusion. The correct phrase would be '我有一个谜团' (wǒ yǒu yīgè mítuán).

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Component characters

谜mèiriddle
HSK 711 strokes讠
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团tuánround
HSK 56 strokes囗
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How to say riddle in Chinese

“riddle” in Chinese is谜团mítuán

谜团 (mítuán) refers to a riddle or enigma, often used to describe a perplexing situation or an elusive matter that is difficult to understand or solve. It can be used in both casual conversation and more formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about complex problems.

When to use 谜团

Learners often confuse 谜团 with similar words like 难题 (nán tí) which means 'difficult problem'. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also appear in literary works. Be careful with tone: mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning entirely.

谜团 or something close to it

谜语 (míyǔ) - use 谜团 for complex or perplexing situations, while 谜语 specifically refers to a riddle or puzzle that is often presented in a question-and-answer format.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 谜团 with the word 疑惑 (yíhuò), which means 'doubt' or 'uncertainty'. For example, saying '我有一个疑惑' (wǒ yǒu yíhuò) when they want to say 'I have a riddle' can lead to confusion. The correct phrase would be '我有一个谜团' (wǒ yǒu yīgè mítuán).

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谜团 refers to a riddle or an enigma often implying a mystery, while 难题 refers to a difficult problem that may not necessarily be mysterious.

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