HSK 7, q, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #17523, Very Hard
亩
mǔ
unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #17523, Very Hard
亩
mǔ
old variant of 畝|亩[mu3]
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #17523, Very Hard
mǔ(mu3) T3
1fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m.
2unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
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March 24, 2026
亩(畂)mǔ(mu3)
亩 (mǔ) is a unit of area commonly used in China, equivalent to approximately 660 square meters or one-fifteenth of a hectare. It is often used in agricultural contexts to measure land area, such as fields for farming. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about real estate and agriculture in China, where land measurement plays a significant role.
Strokes7Radical亠Frequency#17523DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In rural China, 亩 is a fundamental concept for farmers, as land measurement directly influences agricultural practices and livelihood. It reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese society, where land is often viewed as a source of wealth and sustenance.
Memory Tip
Think of '亩' as a plot of land where crops grow. The character looks like a tiny field with a fence around it, symbolizing the space used for farming. The pronunciation 'mǔ' can be remembered by imagining a farmer saying 'moo' to his cows, which are grazing in his 亩 of land.
Meanings of 亩
mǔ(mu3)
1fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m.
2unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
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About 亩
亩Simplified
畂Traditional
7Strokes
亠Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 亩
Usage Notes
When using the term 亩, it's important to remember that it is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may not be familiar to all non-specialists. Avoid using it in formal contexts where standard metric units might be expected. Common collocations include '种植亩' (zhòngzhí mǔ - planting area) and '土地面积' (tǔdì miànjī - land area).
HSK Study Tips
While 亩 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it aligns well with HSK Level 3 topics related to agriculture and real estate. Students should focus on associated vocabulary about land, farming, and measurement to deepen their understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 亩 with other units of area like 公顷 (gōngqǐng - hectare) or mistakenly use it in contexts unrelated to land measurement. For example, saying '这房子是五亩' (This house is five mu) is incorrect; it should refer to land area, not buildings.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 亩?
Decomposition of 亩
IDS Structure⿱亠田
亩Full Character
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亠tou2
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田Tian2
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Which of these is a component of 亩?
How to say fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m. in Chinese
“fields; unit of area equal to 660 sq. m.” in Chinese is亩mǔ
亩 (mǔ) is a unit of area commonly used in China, equivalent to approximately 660 square meters or one-fifteenth of a hectare. It is often used in agricultural contexts to measure land area, such as fields for farming. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about real estate and agriculture in China, where land measurement plays a significant role.
When to use 亩
When using the term 亩, it's important to remember that it is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may not be familiar to all non-specialists. Avoid using it in formal contexts where standard metric units might be expected. Common collocations include '种植亩' (zhòngzhí mǔ - planting area) and '土地面积' (tǔdì miànjī - land area).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 亩 with other units of area like 公顷 (gōngqǐng - hectare) or mistakenly use it in contexts unrelated to land measurement. For example, saying '这房子是五亩' (This house is five mu) is incorrect; it should refer to land area, not buildings.
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亩
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Grammar Patterns of 亩
亩 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. 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
有关在该托管机构管理的62.5万英____土地上狩猎一事，最近一次辩论是两年前。
Hunting on the trust's 625,000 acres was last debated two years ago.
