COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 牦 is built
Traditional etymology note: The fur 毛 of an ox 牛; 毛 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 牦 (máo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
yak (Bos grunniens)
máoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
máo
牦
yak (Bos grunniens)
Common words
máo
牦
yak (Bos grunniens)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 牦
Say “máo” 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 牦
Common words and phrases
máo
yak (Bos grunniens)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 牦?
牦 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 牦 (máo) mean?
牦 (máo) means yak (Bos grunniens).
What is the radical of 牦?
The radical of 牦 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.