COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 末 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抹 (mǒ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to smear
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǒ
抹
to smear
Common words
mǒ shā
抹杀
to erase; to cover traces; to obliterate evidence; to expunge
mǒ
抹
to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抹
抹
抹
抹
抹
抹
抹
抹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抹
Say “mǒ” 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 抹
Common words and phrases
mǒ shā
to erase; to cover traces; to obliterate evidence; to expunge
mǒ
to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“抹”。
Zhège zì shì “mǒ”.
This character is “抹”.
我正在学习“抹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǒ” zì.
I am learning the character “抹”.
请写一遍“抹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǒ”.
Please write “抹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抹?
抹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 抹 (mǒ) mean?
抹 (mǒ) means to smear.
What is the radical of 抹?
The radical of 抹 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.