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How to Write 卯 (mǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon)

mǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet

mǎo

mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon)

Common words

mǎo

mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon)

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · mǎo

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 卯

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 卯 is not available yet. Focus on its 5-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “mǎo” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 卯

Say “mǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 卯

Common words and phrases

mǎo

mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon)

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“卯”。

Zhège zì shì “mǎo”.

This character is “卯”.

我正在学习“卯”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎo” zì.

I am learning the character “卯”.

请写一遍“卯”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎo”.

Please write “卯” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 卯?

卯 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 卯 (mǎo) mean?

卯 (mǎo) means mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon).

What is the radical of 卯?

The radical of 卯 is 卩, associated with Not yet classified.