COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 墨 is built
Traditional etymology note: Chalk made from black 黑 earth 土
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How to Write 墨 (mò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ink stick
mòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mò
墨
ink stick
Common words
bǐ mò
笔墨
pen and ink; words; writing
mò shuǐ
墨水
ink
mò
墨
ink stick; China ink; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
墨
墨
墨
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墨
墨
墨
墨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 墨
Say “mò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 墨
Common words and phrases
bǐ mò
pen and ink; words; writing
mò shuǐ
ink
mò
ink stick; China ink; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“墨”。
Zhège zì shì “mò”.
This character is “墨”.
我正在学习“墨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mò” zì.
I am learning the character “墨”.
请写一遍“墨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mò”.
Please write “墨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 墨?
墨 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 墨 (mò) mean?
墨 (mò) means ink stick.
What is the radical of 墨?
The radical of 墨 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.