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March 24, 2026
彌mí(mi2)
The character 彌 (mí) conveys the idea of completeness or fullness, often used to describe something that is extensive or richly filled. It can also imply a sense of thoroughness or abundance in various contexts, such as emotions, experiences, or content.
Strokes17Radical弓Frequency#70271DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting the philosophical ideals found in Confucianism and Daoism, where achieving a 'full' life is considered a goal.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'mi'ghty river (mí) that fills up the entire valley, representing completeness. The character 彌 has a 'full' appearance with its broad strokes, reminiscent of a riverbank overflowing with water.
Meanings of 彌
mí(mi2)
1complete, extensive, full; to fill
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彌Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'mi'ghty river (mí) that fills up the entire valley, representing completeness. The character 彌 has a 'full' appearance with its broad strokes, reminiscent of a riverbank overflowing with water.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 彌 with similar characters that imply emptiness or lack, such as 空 (kōng). This character is generally used in formal contexts, especially in literature or expressions of emotion, such as 彌補 (mí bǔ), meaning to compensate.
HSK Study Tips
While 彌 is not part of the official HSK curriculum, it connects with HSK words related to fullness or completeness, such as 完全 (wánquán). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literary contexts and idiomatic expressions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting the philosophical ideals found in Confucianism and Daoism, where achieving a 'full' life is considered a goal.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 彌 with its similar-sounding counterpart 迷 (mí), which means 'to be lost' or 'to be infatuated'. Remember, 彌 conveys fullness, while 迷 indicates confusion or infatuation.
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Cultural Notes for 彌
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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting the philosophical ideals found in Confucianism and Daoism, where achieving a 'full' life is considered a goal.
Word Family of 彌
Words Containing This Character19
弥补míbǔto complement彌補
弥mífull彌
弥漫mímànto pervade彌漫
阿弥陀佛Amitabha Buddha阿彌陀佛
弥撒(Catholic) Mass彌撒
弥赛亚Messiah彌賽亞
弥散to dissipate everywhere (of light, sound, gas etc)彌散
弥勒Mile county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan彌勒
弥留seriously ill and about to die彌留
弥合to cause a wound to close up and heal彌合
弥陀abbr. for 阿彌陀佛|阿弥陀佛彌陀
欲盖弥彰trying to hide it makes it more conspicuous (idiom); A cover up only makes matters worse.欲蓋彌彰
须弥Mt Meru or Sumeru, sacred mountain in Buddhist and Jain tradition須彌
弥留之际on one's deathbed彌留之際
弥勒佛Maitreya彌勒佛
沙弥novice Buddhist monk沙彌
弥足珍贵valuable彌足珍貴
弥天filling the entire sky彌天
弥天大谎a pack of lies (idiom)彌天大謊
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Frequently Asked Questions about 彌
Common phrases include 彌補 (mí bǔ) for 'to compensate' and 彌漫 (mí màn) for 'to pervade'.
Yes, it is still used, particularly in literary or formal contexts.
