谜 (mí) - Riddle, mystery, puzzle, enigma — something that is & a question or statement requiring a clever solution.

谜Tone 2

mí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

谜 · mí

Riddle, mystery, puzzle, enigma — something that is difficult to understand or explain;

a question or statement requiring a clever solution.

Riddle, mystery, puzzle, enigma — something that isa question or statement requiring a clever solution.

Usage highlights

RiddleMystery novelUnsolved mysteryPuzzle gameMysterious caseRiddle guessing

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys solving riddles (猜谜).
  • The case remains a mystery (谜案).
  • This ancient script is an enigma (谜一般的).
  • She wrote a puzzle poem (谜语诗).

Collocations

  • Riddle(谜语)
  • Mystery novel(谜小说)
  • Unsolved mystery(未解之谜)
  • Puzzle game(谜游戏)
  • Mysterious case(谜案)
  • Riddle guessing(猜谜)

Idioms

  • An unsolved mystery(不解之谜)
  • A mystery within a mystery(谜中之谜)
  • Life is full of mysteries(人生如谜)
  • Break the mystery(破解谜团)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Character 谜 combines 言 (speech) and 迷 (confused), indicating confusing speech that requires solving.
  • Riddles and puzzles have a long tradition in Chinese culture, appearing in literature, festivals, and games.
  • Lantern riddles (灯谜) are a traditional activity during the Lantern Festival.

FAQ