COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 莫 is built
莫 can be remembered by breaking it into 艹 + 旲. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 莫 (mò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
do not
mòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mò
莫
do not
Common words
mò dà
莫大
greatest; most important
mò fēi
莫非
can it be possible that; could it be
biàn huàn mò cè
变幻莫测
to change unpredictably; unpredictable; erratic; treacherous
mò míng qí miào
莫名其妙
(idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason; inexplicable
yì chóu mò zhǎn
一筹莫展
to be unable to find a solution; to be at wits' end
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 莫
Say “mò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 莫
Common words and phrases
mò dà
greatest; most important
mò fēi
can it be possible that; could it be
biàn huàn mò cè
to change unpredictably; unpredictable; erratic; treacherous
mò míng qí miào
(idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason; inexplicable
yì chóu mò zhǎn
to be unable to find a solution; to be at wits' end
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“莫”。
Zhège zì shì “mò”.
This character is “莫”.
我正在学习“莫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mò” zì.
I am learning the character “莫”.
请写一遍“莫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mò”.
Please write “莫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 莫?
莫 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 莫 (mò) mean?
莫 (mò) means do not.
What is the radical of 莫?
The radical of 莫 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.