COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 脉 is built
Traditional etymology note: Long 永 vessels through one's body ⺼
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How to Write 脉 (mài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
arteries and veins
màiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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mài
脉
arteries and veins
Common words
dòng mài
动脉
artery
mài bó
脉搏
pulse (both medical and figurative)
mài luò
脉络
arteries and veins; network of blood vessels; vascular system (of a plant or animal); (fig.) fabric (i.e. underlying structure, as in "social fabric")
shān mài
山脉
mountain range
xuè mài
血脉
blood vessels
lái lóng qù mài
来龙去脉
lit. the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom); fig. the whole sequence of events; causes and effects
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脉
脉
脉
脉
脉
脉
脉
脉
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脉
Say “mài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 脉
Common words and phrases
dòng mài
artery
mài bó
pulse (both medical and figurative)
mài luò
arteries and veins; network of blood vessels; vascular system (of a plant or animal); (fig.) fabric (i.e. underlying structure, as in "social fabric")
shān mài
mountain range
xuè mài
blood vessels
lái lóng qù mài
lit. the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom); fig. the whole sequence of events; causes and effects
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脉?
脉 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 脉 (mài) mean?
脉 (mài) means arteries and veins.
What is the radical of 脉?
The radical of 脉 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.