HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 虫, rank #5279, Very Hard
蜜
mì
honey, nectar; sweet
HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 虫, rank #5279, Very Hard
mì(mi4)mi T4
1honey
2honey, nectar; sweet
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March 24, 2026
蜜mì(mi4)
The character 蜜 (mì) primarily means 'honey' or 'nectar.' It is commonly used in culinary contexts, referring to honey as a sweetener, and can also imply sweetness in a broader sense, such as a sweet personality or endearing qualities.
Strokes14Radical虫Frequency#5279DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Honey holds a significant place in Chinese culture, often featured in traditional medicine and cuisine. It is also associated with sweetness in relationships and is a popular gift during festivals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bee' buzzing around the 'hive' to gather 'honey.' The character 蜜 features the radical for 'insect' (虫) on the left, hinting at bees, and the right side (密) sounds like 'mì,' helping you remember its connection to honey.
Meanings of 蜜
mì(mi4)
1honey
2honey, nectar; sweet
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About 蜜
蜜Simplified
14Strokes
虫Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5279Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 蜜
Quick Contrast
蜜 (mì) vs 糖 (táng): Use 蜜 when referring specifically to honey or nectar, while 糖 is used for sugar in general.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 蜜 in overly formal contexts; it is generally casual. Common collocations include 蜜蜂 (mìfēng, bee) and 蜜糖 (mìtáng, honey sugar). Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it as 'mǐ' (rice) changes the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蜜 is not currently at an HSK level, it connects well with HSK 1-2 vocabulary like 糖 (táng, sugar) and 水果 (shuǐguǒ, fruit). Focus on pronunciation and usage in sentences related to food.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蜜 with 密 (mì), which means 'dense' or 'secret.' For example, saying '蜜秘' instead of '密秘' is incorrect; the former means 'honey secret' which doesn’t exist.
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蜜 = 虫 + 宓. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 蜜
IDS Structure⿱宓虫
蜜Full Character
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宓Mi4
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虫chong2
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Parts
Which of these is part of 蜜?
How to say honey in Chinese
“honey” in Chinese is蜜mì
The character 蜜 (mì) primarily means 'honey' or 'nectar.' It is commonly used in culinary contexts, referring to honey as a sweetener, and can also imply sweetness in a broader sense, such as a sweet personality or endearing qualities.
When to use 蜜
Avoid using 蜜 in overly formal contexts; it is generally casual. Common collocations include 蜜蜂 (mìfēng, bee) and 蜜糖 (mìtáng, honey sugar). Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it as 'mǐ' (rice) changes the meaning entirely.
蜜 or something close to it
蜜 (mì) vs 糖 (táng): Use 蜜 when referring specifically to honey or nectar, while 糖 is used for sugar in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蜜 with 密 (mì), which means 'dense' or 'secret.' For example, saying '蜜秘' instead of '密秘' is incorrect; the former means 'honey secret' which doesn’t exist.
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Grammar Patterns of 蜜
蜜 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
____蜂之间所用的交流方式是昆虫中最为复杂的方式之一。
Honeybees use one of the most sophisticated communication systems of any insect.
Common Confusions with 蜜
蜜vs米
mǐ
米 and 蜜 have similar shapes but different meanings.
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Which one
Which one means “honey”?
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Example Sentences for 蜜 (10)
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蜜蜂之间所用的交流方式是昆虫中最为复杂的方式之一。
mì fēng zhī jiān suǒ yòng de jiāo liú fāng shì shì kūn chóng zhōng zuì wéi fù zá de fāng shì zhī yī。
Honeybees use one of the most sophisticated communication systems of any insect.
2
他们无法理解怎么会有人相信她的甜言蜜语。
tā mén wú fǎ lǐ jiě zěn mó huì yǒu rén xiāng xìn tā de tián yán mì yǔ。
They could not understand how anyone could believe her honeyed words.
