Common Meanings
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máo毛
Hair, fur, feather, or down, especially as covering on animals or used in products like brushes and textiles.
鸟儿的羽毛非常美丽。
The bird's feathers are very beautiful.
Refers to plant growth or vegetation, often implying barrenness or lack thereof, as in '不毛之地' (barren land).
那片土地光秃秃的，连根毛都没有，什么都长不出来
That piece of land is bare; not even a single blade of grass grows there, nothing can sprout.
Mold or mildew, especially on fabric, often due to dampness or lack of sunlight.
这件衣服放在潮湿的地方太久，都长毛了
This piece of clothing has been left in a damp place for too long and has grown mold.
Rough, crude, or unfinished; refers to a preliminary, unrefined estimate or an unprocessed state.
他对这个项目的成本进行了毛估。
He made a rough estimate of the project's cost.
Gross; not net or pure; referring to the total amount before deductions.
运输标签上注明了包裹的毛重
The shipping label specifies the gross weight of the package.
To act impetuously or rashly; to be impatient or hasty.
你不要这么毛躁，冷静下来再思考。
Don't be so impetuous; calm down and think again.
To be startled, flustered, or lose one's composure due to fright, leading to confusion.
他被这个消息吓毛了
He was completely flustered by this news.
Refers to something small or minor, often used in phrases like 'drizzle' (毛毛雨) or 'minor flaw' (毛病).
外面下起了毛毛雨，带把伞吧。
It's starting to drizzle outside, take an umbrella.
To depreciate; for money to lose its value.
最近物价涨得厉害，手里的钱都毛了
Recently, prices have risen sharply, and the money I have has depreciated.
A measure word for currency, equivalent to 'jiao' (角), which is one-tenth of a yuan. For example, '两毛钱' (liǎng máo qián) means two jiao.
这件商品两毛钱。
This item costs two jiao.