毷
emit; brave; counterfeit; rash
Meanings
6 senses · 14 examplesverb
to emit; to send out; to give off
Used for smoke, steam, smells, heat, or other things emanating from an object.
The chimney is emitting smoke.
A delicious smell is wafting from the pot.
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The injured spot is bleeding.
verb
to brave; to face (danger, risk); to withstand
Often used in fixed phrases like 冒着风险. Can be used literally (braving the rain) or metaphorically (taking a risk).
He braved the heavy rain to go to work.
This decision is taken at great risk.
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The soldiers advanced under enemy fire.
verb
to counterfeit; to pose as; to impersonate
Implies deception, often with harmful intent.
He counterfeited someone else's identity information.
These goods are counterfeit products.
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He impersonated a police officer to commit fraud.
adjective
rash; impulsive; reckless
Describes a person's actions or character. Often used in the compound 冒失.
You're too rash; you should plan first.
A reckless policy is likely to cause problems.
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He's a blundering fool.
verb
(of an ancient state) to be named; to be called
archaicThis is a historical usage related to a specific ancient state. Rare in modern language.
The state of Mao did not exist for long in history.
noun
surname; family name
I have a friend whose surname is Mao.