verb, punctuation · to brave or face (danger, difficulties, or harsh weather)

他不顾危险，冒死救出了那个孩子。

verb, noun · to emit, give off, or send out (smoke, steam, bubbles, etc.)

烟囱正往外冒烟。

verb · to appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly

他不知道是从哪儿冒出来的。

verb · to cover or spread over (literary usage)

清晨，洁白的雾气冒于翠绿的山顶，久久不散。

verb · to falsely adopt an identity, name, or brand; to pretend

他在申请材料中冒用了他人的姓名。

proper name · surname Mao

冒先生是位著名的诗人。

verb · acting without caution or care (typically used in compounds)

我们在工作中要细致，绝不能盲目冒进。