目
The 目 radical
Eye
Memory hook
An eye drawn vertically
The 目 radical (read mù) means eye. The HSK 3.0 data contains 32 characters and 261 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 目 radical
Study this radical's 261 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 目 radical
32 charactersThe free plan shows 9 characters per HSK level (25/32 characters of this radical).
HSK 1· 4 characters
HSK 1看
to look; to watch; to read
真
really; truly
着
a particle indicating a continuing state
睡
to sleep
HSK 2· 6 characters
HSK 2目
eye
直
straight
相
mutually; each other
省
province (administrative unit)
眼
eye
睛
pupil (of the eye)
HSK 5· 3 characters
HSK 5盾
shield
眠
to sleep
瞧
to look, to see
HSK 6· 3 characters
HSK 6盲
blind
盼
to long for; to look forward to
督
director, to oversee
HSK 7-9· 9 characters
HSK 7-9盯
to stare at, to fix one's gaze on
盹
to doze off; to take a nap
眉
eyebrow
眨
to blink (the eyes)
睁
to open (one's eyes)
睦
harmonious, in harmony
睬
to pay attention to; to take note of
睹
to see; to catch sight of
瞄
to aim (at a target) for looking or shooting
Vocabulary with the 目 radical
261 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 目 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (63/261 words of this radical).
good-looking; nice (in appearance)
to look; to watch; to read
to see; to catch sight of
to see a doctor
to see; to catch sight of
really; truly
really; truly
a particle indicating a continuing state
to sleep
always; continuously
afternoon nap
then; next; after that
to take a photo
purpose; goal
direct; directly
to believe; to trust
identical; the same
camera
mutually; each other
to watch (television)
at present; currently
goal; objective
straight
until; up until
live broadcast
mutual; mutually; each other
similar
innocent, naive (in a positive sense)
on the contrary, conversely
to get along, to interact
photo, photograph
to look down on, to despise
to visit, to call on
it seems, apparently
tears
in one's eyes (figurative: in someone's perception or opinion)
fax number
to mean, to imply
quantity, number
have, possess
no need
gaze, look, glance
straight line
crosstalk (xiangsheng)
corresponding, appropriate
with one's own eyes
Christianity, Protestantism (a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ)
to point at
to be right next to each other, adjacent
to check, to examine
column, section (in media)
along; following (a road, riverbank, etc.)
to be needed, to be useful for something
to supervise, to oversee
clear at a glance
a glance, a glimpse
instant, blink of an eye
equal, on a par with each other
inconspicuous, not eye-catching
to attract worldwide attention, to draw global notice
make an appearance; debut before the public
to hibernate, to lie dormant (plants, animals)
to seem to have met before
Why learn vocabulary by the 目 radical?
The 目 radical hints at the meaning eye. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 32 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 261 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.