"mao" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 毛 (Mao, 姓氏/姓，领导人)
• 猴 (猴子，俚语义)

Definition

“毛”(Mao)，通常指毛泽东，中華人民共和國的创始领导人。它也是一个中文姓氏，在某些口语中也能指“猴子”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

"毛"作为名字常见于历史、政治场景。口语中“毛”也作“猴子”用（发音等同），但书写不同。要结合上下文理解。

Examples

Mao was the leader of China for many years.

**毛** 是中国多年的领导人。

We studied about Mao in history class.

我们在历史课上学习了**毛**。

Mao started many changes in his country.

**毛** 在他国家推动了许多变革。

People often debate whether Mao's policies helped or hurt China.

人们常常争论，**毛**的政策究竟是让中国受益还是受害。

My friend's last name is Mao; her family is originally from China.

我朋友的姓是**毛**，她家来自中国。

In Chinese slang, some kids jokingly call each other 'mao' to mean 'monkey'.

在中文俚语中，一些孩子会开玩笑地叫对方‘**毛**’，意思是‘猴子’。