Definition
末 (mò) refers to the end or final stage of a period of time (e.g., 周末 'weekend', 年末 'year-end') or an object's tip. For 'end' it is broader than 尾声 (wěi shēng), which specifically means 'epilogue' or 'final movement'. In compounds like 粉末 (fěn mò) it means 'fine powder', but unlike 灰 (huī) 'ash/dust' or 粉 (fěn) 'powder', 末 is not used alone for that meaning.
noun
the endfinal stage (of a period of time or an object)(in compounds) powderdust
Easily confused
- 未wèilook-alikenot yet; have not; did not (formal/literary negation placed before a verb)
- 摸mōsound-aliketo touch, to feel (with the hand)
- 抹mǒsound-alike(verb) to apply, to smear (ointment, cream, makeup, etc.)
- 磨mósound-aliketo grind; to rub; to polish; to sharpen
- 膜mósound-alike(biology) membrane
- 墨mòsound-alikeink stick (solid ink for calligraphy)
Examples
- 。Zhōu mò wǒmen yìqǐ qù páshān.On the weekend we go hiking together.
- 。Nián mò gōngsī huì yǒu yí cì dà jiǎnchá.At the end of the year, the company will have a big inspection.
- 。Zhè tiáo lù de mò duān jiù shì hǎibiān.The end of this road is the seaside.
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