COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 牧 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 攵 leading an ox 牛
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How to Write 牧 (mù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to herd
mùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
mù
牧
to herd
Common words
mù chǎng
牧场
pasture; grazing land; ranch
mù mín
牧民
herdsman
xù mù
畜牧
to raise animals
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 牧
Say “mù” 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 牧
Common words and phrases
mù chǎng
pasture; grazing land; ranch
mù mín
herdsman
xù mù
to raise animals
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 牧?
牧 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 牧 (mù) mean?
牧 (mù) means to herd.
What is the radical of 牧?
The radical of 牧 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.