COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 木 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tree
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How to Write 木 (mù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) tree
mùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mù
木
(bound form) tree
Common words
mù tou
木头
slow-witted; blockhead; log (of wood, timber etc)
shù mù
树木
tree
mù cái
木材
wood
má mù
麻木
numb; insensitive; apathetic
mù jiàng
木匠
carpenter
mù ǒu
木偶
puppet
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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木
木
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 木
Say “mù” 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 木
Common words and phrases
mù tou
slow-witted; blockhead; log (of wood, timber etc)
shù mù
tree
mù cái
wood
má mù
numb; insensitive; apathetic
mù jiàng
carpenter
mù ǒu
puppet
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 木?
木 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 木 (mù) mean?
木 (mù) means (bound form) tree.
What is the radical of 木?
The radical of 木 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.