COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 磨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (stone) suggests the meaning, while 麻 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 磨 (mó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to rub
móTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mó
磨
to rub
Common words
dǎ mó
打磨
to polish; to burnish; to shine
mó hé
磨合
to break in; to wear in
mó liàn
磨炼
to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance
mó nàn
磨难
a torment; a trial; tribulation; a cross (to bear)
mó sǔn
磨损
to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
xiāo mó
消磨
to wear down; to sap; to whittle away; to while away
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
磨
磨
磨
磨
磨
磨
磨
磨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 磨
Say “mó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 磨
Common words and phrases
dǎ mó
to polish; to burnish; to shine
mó hé
to break in; to wear in
mó liàn
to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance
mó nàn
a torment; a trial; tribulation; a cross (to bear)
mó sǔn
to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
xiāo mó
to wear down; to sap; to whittle away; to while away
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 磨?
磨 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 磨 (mó) mean?
磨 (mó) means to rub.
What is the radical of 磨?
The radical of 磨 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.