() — the end, final stage (of a period of time or an object); (in compounds) powder, dust

Definition

末 most often means 'end / final stage' (周末 weekend, 末 the end of). It can also mean 'powder/dust' in compounds (粉末 fine powder), narrower than 灰 or 灰尘 which are the common words for dust itself.

noun
the endfinal stage (of a period of time or an object)(in compounds) powderdust

Examples

  • Zhōu mò wǒ men yì qǐ qù pá shān.
    On the weekend we go hiking together.
  • Nián mò gōng sī huì yǒu yí cì dà jiǎn chá.
    At the end of the year, the company will have a big inspection.
  • Zhè tiáo lù de mò duān jiù shì hǎi biān.
    The end of this road is the seaside.
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