COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 买 (buy) suggests the meaning, while 买 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 卖 (mài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sell
màiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mài
卖
to sell
Common words
wài mài
外卖
(of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal; takeout (business); takeout (meal)
mǎi mài
买卖
buying and selling; business; business transactions
chū mài
出卖
to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out; to betray
fàn mài
贩卖
to sell; to peddle; to traffic
pāi mài
拍卖
to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price
zhuān mài
专卖
monopoly; exclusive right to trade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卖
Say “mài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卖
Common words and phrases
wài mài
(of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal; takeout (business); takeout (meal)
mǎi mài
buying and selling; business; business transactions
chū mài
to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out; to betray
fàn mài
to sell; to peddle; to traffic
pāi mài
to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price
zhuān mài
monopoly; exclusive right to trade
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“卖”。
Zhège zì shì “mài”.
This character is “卖”.
我正在学习“卖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mài” zì.
I am learning the character “卖”.
请写一遍“卖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mài”.
Please write “卖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卖?
卖 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 卖 (mài) mean?
卖 (mài) means to sell.
What is the radical of 卖?
The radical of 卖 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.