COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 埋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 里 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 埋 (mái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bury
máiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mái / mán
埋
to bury
Common words
mái cáng
埋藏
to bury; to hide by burying; hidden
mái fú
埋伏
to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush
mái mò
埋没
to engulf; to bury; to overlook; to stifle
mái zàng
埋葬
to bury
mán yuàn
埋怨
to complain; to grumble (about); to reproach; to blame
mái tóu kǔ gàn
埋头苦干
to bury oneself in work (idiom); to be engrossed in work; to make an all-out effort; up to the neck in work
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
埋
埋
埋
埋
埋
埋
埋
埋
LEARNING TIP
Remember 埋
Say “mái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 埋
Common words and phrases
mái cáng
to bury; to hide by burying; hidden
mái fú
to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush
mái mò
to engulf; to bury; to overlook; to stifle
mái zàng
to bury
mán yuàn
to complain; to grumble (about); to reproach; to blame
mái tóu kǔ gàn
to bury oneself in work (idiom); to be engrossed in work; to make an all-out effort; up to the neck in work
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“埋”。
Zhège zì shì “mái”.
This character is “埋”.
我正在学习“埋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mái” zì.
I am learning the character “埋”.
请写一遍“埋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mái”.
Please write “埋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 埋?
埋 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 埋 (mái) mean?
埋 (mái) means to bury.
What is the radical of 埋?
The radical of 埋 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.