COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 矛
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A spear pointed up and to the right
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How to Write 矛 (máo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
spear
máoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
máo
矛
spear
Common words
máo dùn
矛盾
contradiction; conflicting views; contradictory
máo tóu
矛头
spearhead; barb; an attack or criticism
zì xiāng máo dùn
自相矛盾
to contradict oneself; self-contradictory; inconsistent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 矛
Say “máo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 矛
Common words and phrases
máo dùn
contradiction; conflicting views; contradictory
máo tóu
spearhead; barb; an attack or criticism
zì xiāng máo dùn
to contradict oneself; self-contradictory; inconsistent
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 矛?
矛 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 矛 (máo) mean?
矛 (máo) means spear.
What is the radical of 矛?
The radical of 矛 is 矛, associated with Not yet classified.