COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 矛 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茅 (máo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
reeds
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
茅
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Common words
máo
茅
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茅
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 茅
Common words and phrases
máo
reeds
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茅?
茅 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 茅 (máo) mean?
茅 (máo) means reeds.
What is the radical of 茅?
The radical of 茅 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.