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March 24, 2026
膜mó(mo2)
The character 膜 (mó) primarily refers to a 'membrane' or 'film,' often used in biological contexts, such as cell membranes or protective layers. It can also imply a thin layer or coating in various materials. Additionally, it carries a secondary meaning related to kneeling in worship, reflecting a cultural aspect of reverence.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of kneeling and worshipping (related to the secondary meaning of 膜) is significant during traditional ceremonies and in contexts of respect, such as paying homage to ancestors or deities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thin film of plastic (膜) covering something delicate. The character 膜 consists of the radical 肉 (meat), suggesting something soft, and the component '魔' (mó), which sounds like 'mo,' evoking a magical film that protects and encapsulates.
Meanings of 膜
mó(mo2)
1membrane
2film
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About 膜
膜Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6477Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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薄 (bó, thin) - use 膜 when referring specifically to a membrane or film, while 薄 describes general thinness without the biological context.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a thin film of plastic (膜) covering something delicate. The character 膜 consists of the radical 肉 (meat), suggesting something soft, and the component '魔' (mó), which sounds like 'mo,' evoking a magical film that protects and encapsulates.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 膜 (mó) with other characters that sound similar, such as 摩 (mó), which means 'to rub' or 'to grind.' This term is generally neutral in register but is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts. Collocations include '细胞膜' (cell membrane) and '保护膜' (protective film).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 膜 (mó) connects with other advanced vocabulary related to science and technology. Focus on how it can be used in specific contexts, such as biology or materials science, to enhance understanding and usage in academic writing.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of kneeling and worshipping (related to the secondary meaning of 膜) is significant during traditional ceremonies and in contexts of respect, such as paying homage to ancestors or deities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 膜 (mó) with other similar-sounding words. For example, using 膜 inappropriately in contexts meant for 医疗 (yīliáo, medical) instead of 膜, saying '医疗膜' instead of '保护膜' (protective film). Correct usage is important for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 膜
膜 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 3 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
Complete the Sentence
该手术要在角____上做几个切口。
The operation involves making several cuts in the cornea.
The operation involves making several cuts in the cornea.
2
这种面膜能使你的皮肤变得柔软细嫩。
zhè zhǒng miàn mó néng shǐ nǐ de pí fū biàn dé róu ruǎn xì nèn。
This mask leaves your complexion feeling soft and supple.
3
覆上保鲜膜，冷藏24小时。
fù shàng bǎo xiān mó， ， lěng24 cáng 24。
Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for 24 hours.
4
电气技师们很出色地把这些早已失传的声音从老唱片中转录到现代的塑料薄膜唱片上.
diàn qì jì shī mén hěn chū sè dì bǎ zhè xiē zǎo yǐ shī chuán de shēng yīn cóng lǎo chàng piàn zhōng zhuǎn lù dào xiàn dài de sù liào báo mó chàng piàn shàng.
The electricians have performed wonders in recording these long dead voices from old wax onto modern plastic surfaces.
5
然后将直肠的肌壁与粘膜分离开.
rán hòu jiāng zhí cháng de jī bì yǔ nián mó fēn lí kāi.
Then the lining is separated from the rectum's muscular wall.
6
有的母亲分娩时选择硬膜外麻醉。
yǒu de mǔ qīn fēn miǎn shí xuǎn zé yìng mó wài má zuì。
Some mothers choose to have an epidural when giving birth.
7
他们在我们的窗子里面贴了层塑料薄膜。
tā mén zài wǒ mén de chuāng zǐ lǐ miàn tiē le céng sù liào báo mó。
They put plastic sheeting on the insides of our windows.
8
伊丽莎白和夏绿蒂之间从此竟有了一层隔膜,彼此都不便提到这桩事.
yī lì suō bái hé xià lǜ dì zhī jiān cóng cǐ jìng yǒu le yī céng gé mó, , bǐ cǐ dū bù biàn tí dào zhè zhuāng.
Between Elizabeth and Charlotte there was a restraint which kept them mutually silent on the subject.
9
而只有较少的本底气体引进于射薄膜中.
ér zhī yǒu jiào shǎo de běn dǐ qì tǐ yǐn jìn yú shè báo mó zhōng.
And less background gas is incorporated in the deposited film.
10
白细胞和内膜的交界面发生改变.
bái xì bāo hé nèi mó de jiāo jiè miàn fā shēng gǎi biàn.
Alterations occur at the interface between white blood calls and endothelium.
Cultural Notes for 膜
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of kneeling and worshipping (related to the secondary meaning of 膜) is significant during traditional ceremonies and in contexts of respect, such as paying homage to ancestors or deities.
Word Family of 膜
Words Containing This Character20
膜mófilm
视网膜retina視網膜
角膜cornea
脑膜炎meningitis腦膜炎
薄膜membrane
隔膜diaphragm (anatomy)
处女膜hymen處女膜
虹膜iris (of an eye)
黏膜mucous membrane
脑膜meninx腦膜
腹膜peritoneum (anatomy)
瓣膜valve (biological)
膜拜to worship
巩膜sclera (white of the eye)鞏膜
骨膜periosteum (membrane covering bone)
细胞膜cell membrane細胞膜
结膜conjunctiva (membrane surrounding the eyeball)結膜
羊膜amnion
耳膜eardrum
胸膜pleural cavity (part of thorax containing lungs)
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 膜
In biology, 膜 refers to a membrane, such as the cell membrane that surrounds and protects cells.
Yes, 膜 can refer to various types of membranes, including biological membranes and synthetic films used in technology.
You can use it in sentences like '细胞膜非常重要' (The cell membrane is very important).
