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宓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
宓mìsurname Miunknown, 8 strokes, radical 宀
宓mìquiet, silent, still; in good healthnr, 8 strokes, radical 宀
mì(Mi4)mi T4
  1. 1surname Mi
  2. 2quiet, silent, still; in good health
Also a Chinese surname, Mi — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

宓mì(Mi4)

The character 宓 (mì) conveys meanings related to tranquility and silence, often used in contexts that denote peace or stillness. It can also refer to being in good health, suggesting a state of calmness or wellness. Additionally, 宓 serves as a surname in Chinese culture, linking it to personal identity.

Strokes8Radical宀
Cultural Note

The character 宓 is often associated with traditional Chinese values of harmony and balance, reflecting the importance placed on health and tranquility in Chinese philosophy and medicine.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene, quiet room (the radical 室) where you can hear a pin drop (the sound 'mì' resembles 'me' in English, as in 'me, enjoying silence'). Visualize a peaceful setting that helps you connect the character's form and meaning with the sound.

Meanings of 宓

mì(Mi4)
1quiet, silent, still; in good health
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About 宓

宓Simplified
8Strokes
宀Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 宓

Usage Notes

Learners may confuse 宓 with similar-sounding characters like 密 (mì, meaning 'secret'). 宓 is less commonly used in modern conversation but may appear in literary or formal writing. Pay attention to its context when discussing health or tranquility.

HSK Study Tips

Although 宓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, students should focus on related words like 安静 (ānjìng, meaning 'quiet') and 健康 (jiànkāng, meaning 'healthy'). Understanding 宓 can enrich vocabulary related to health and tranquility.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 宓 in contexts that require more common words like 安静 or 静 (jìng). For instance, saying '我想要一个静的地方' (wǒ xiǎng yào yīgè jìng de dìfāng) is correct, while using 宓 here would sound overly formal and unusual.

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Etymology of 宓

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 宀 represents the meaning and 必 represents the sound.

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Semantic (meaning)宀
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Phonetic (sound)必
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Origin

宓 = 宀 + 必. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 宓

IDS Structure⿱宀必
宓Full Character
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宀gai4
top
必bi4
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 宓?

How to say surname Mi in Chinese

“surname Mi” in Chinese is宓mì

The character 宓 (mì) conveys meanings related to tranquility and silence, often used in contexts that denote peace or stillness. It can also refer to being in good health, suggesting a state of calmness or wellness. Additionally, 宓 serves as a surname in Chinese culture, linking it to personal identity.

When to use 宓

Learners may confuse 宓 with similar-sounding characters like 密 (mì, meaning 'secret'). 宓 is less commonly used in modern conversation but may appear in literary or formal writing. Pay attention to its context when discussing health or tranquility.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 宓 in contexts that require more common words like 安静 or 静 (jìng). For instance, saying '我想要一个静的地方' (wǒ xiǎng yào yīgè jìng de dìfāng) is correct, while using 宓 here would sound overly formal and unusual.

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Word Family of 宓

Words Containing This Character1
宓mìstill

Frequently Asked Questions about 宓

While 宓 implies a deeper sense of tranquility or health, 安静 specifically means 'quiet' or 'still' and is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

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