COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 卯 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 贸 (mào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
commerce
màoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mào
贸
commerce
Common words
mào yì
贸易
(commercial) trade
jīng mào
经贸
trade
wài mào
外贸
foreign trade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
贸
贸
贸
贸
贸
贸
贸
贸
LEARNING TIP
Remember 贸
Say “mào” 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 贸
Common words and phrases
mào yì
(commercial) trade
jīng mào
trade
wài mào
foreign trade
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贸?
贸 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 贸 (mào) mean?
贸 (mào) means commerce.
What is the radical of 贸?
The radical of 贸 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.