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March 24, 2026
蜜蜂mìfēng(mi4feng1)
蜜蜂 (mìfēng) refers to the honeybee, a vital insect known for producing honey and pollinating flowers. It is commonly associated with agriculture and nature, playing a crucial role in ecosystems due to its contribution to plant reproduction.
Strokes27Frequency#3609DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, honey and bees are often symbols of hard work and community. Honey is sometimes used in traditional medicine, highlighting the deep connection between nature and health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bee' buzzing around sweet 'honey'. The character 蜜 (mì) looks like a bee surrounded by sweetness, while 蜂 (fēng) sounds like 'feng', which can remind you of a 'buzzing' sound. Picture a busy bee collecting honey to help you remember both the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 蜜蜂
mìfēng(mi4feng1)
1bee
2honeybee
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About 蜜蜂
蜜蜂Simplified
27Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3609Frequency Rank
只Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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蜜蜂 (mìfēng) vs 黄蜂 (huángfēng) — choose 蜜蜂 when referring specifically to honeybees known for honey production, while 黄蜂 refers to wasps, which do not produce honey.
Usage Notes
In written and spoken Chinese, learners often confuse 蜜蜂 with other insects due to similar characters. 蜜蜂 is informal and typically used in conversation about nature or farming, while in scientific contexts, a more formal term might be preferred. Be careful with the tones: 蜜 (mì) is fourth tone and 蜂 (fēng) is first tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 蜜蜂 connects to themes of nature and agriculture, which are relevant at this level. Students should focus on the character composition and pronunciation, as well as its role in environmental discussions, which often appear in HSK 5 exams.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 蜜蜂 with similar-sounding words. For example, they might say '蜜风' (mìfēng) instead of 蜜蜂 (mìfēng). Remember, the second character must be 蜂 (fēng) to refer to a bee.
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蜜蜂 (mìfēng) refers to the honeybee, a vital insect known for producing honey and pollinating flowers. It is commonly associated with agriculture and nature, playing a crucial role in ecosystems due to its contribution to plant reproduction.
When to use 蜜蜂
In written and spoken Chinese, learners often confuse 蜜蜂 with other insects due to similar characters. 蜜蜂 is informal and typically used in conversation about nature or farming, while in scientific contexts, a more formal term might be preferred. Be careful with the tones: 蜜 (mì) is fourth tone and 蜂 (fēng) is first tone.
蜜蜂 or something close to it
蜜蜂 (mìfēng) vs 黄蜂 (huángfēng) — choose 蜜蜂 when referring specifically to honeybees known for honey production, while 黄蜂 refers to wasps, which do not produce honey.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 蜜蜂 with similar-sounding words. For example, they might say '蜜风' (mìfēng) instead of 蜜蜂 (mìfēng). Remember, the second character must be 蜂 (fēng) to refer to a bee.
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Grammar Patterns of 蜜蜂
蜜蜂 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.
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____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.
Example Sentences for 蜜蜂 (15)
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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.
