COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 月 is built
Traditional etymology note: A crescent moon
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How to Write 月 (yuè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
moon
yuèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuè
月
moon
Common words
yuè liàng
月亮
the moon
yuè bǐng
月饼
mooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival)
yuè fèn
月份
month
suì yuè
岁月
years; time
yuè guāng
月光
moonlight
yuè qiú
月球
the moon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
月
月
月
月
月
月
月
月
LEARNING TIP
Remember 月
Say “yuè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 月
Common words and phrases
yuè liàng
the moon
yuè bǐng
mooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival)
yuè fèn
month
suì yuè
years; time
yuè guāng
moonlight
yuè qiú
the moon
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“月”。
Zhège zì shì “yuè”.
This character is “月”.
我正在学习“月”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuè” zì.
I am learning the character “月”.
请写一遍“月”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuè”.
Please write “月” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 月?
月 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 月 (yuè) mean?
月 (yuè) means moon.
What is the radical of 月?
The radical of 月 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.