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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘼mímilletx, 22 strokes, radical 艹
mí(mi2)mi T2
  1. 1millet
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March 24, 2026

蘼mí(mi2)

The character 蘼 (mí) refers to a type of millet, a cereal grain known for its nutritional value. It is often used in agricultural contexts or discussions about traditional Chinese foods, particularly in relation to rural and historical practices of farming and eating.

Strokes22Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, millet has been a staple food, especially in northern regions, playing a significant role in historical diets before rice became predominant. Understanding 蘼 helps appreciate the agricultural heritage of China.

Memory tip

Imagine a field of millet swaying in the breeze; the character 蘼 looks like a plant with its radical '艹' (grass) at the top, symbolizing the growth of crops. The pronunciation 'mí' sounds like 'me,' as if the millet is asking to be a part of your meal.

Meanings of 蘼

mí(mi2)
1millet
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About 蘼

蘼Simplified
22Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it's important to note its formal agricultural context. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters; the tone is crucial, as 'mí' (second tone) can be easily mispronounced as 'mā' (first tone), which means mother.

HSK Study Tips

Though 蘼 is not part of any HSK level, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to agriculture and food. Students should focus on recognizing its unique meaning and distinguishing it from more commonly used food-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蘼 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 米 (mǐ), which means rice. Ensure you remember that 蘼 specifically refers to millet.

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Etymology of 蘼

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)靡
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Origin

蘼 = 艹 + 靡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蘼

IDS Structure⿱艹靡
蘼Full character
=
艹cao3
top
靡mi2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say millet in Chinese

“millet” in Chinese is蘼mí

The character 蘼 (mí) refers to a type of millet, a cereal grain known for its nutritional value. It is often used in agricultural contexts or discussions about traditional Chinese foods, particularly in relation to rural and historical practices of farming and eating.

When to use 蘼

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it's important to note its formal agricultural context. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters; the tone is crucial, as 'mí' (second tone) can be easily mispronounced as 'mā' (first tone), which means mother.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蘼 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 米 (mǐ), which means rice. Ensure you remember that 蘼 specifically refers to millet.

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Word Family of 蘼

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蘼mímillet

Frequently asked questions about 蘼

蘼 means millet, a type of cereal grain important in Chinese agriculture.

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