COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 买 is built
买 can be remembered by breaking it into 乛 + 头. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 买 (mǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to buy
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǎi
买
to buy
Common words
gòu mǎi
购买
to purchase; to buy
mǎi mài
买卖
buying and selling; business; business transactions
shōu mǎi
收买
to purchase; to buy; to bribe; to buy off
mǎi
买
to buy; to purchase
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
买
买
买
买
买
买
买
买
LEARNING TIP
Remember 买
Say “mǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 买
Common words and phrases
gòu mǎi
to purchase; to buy
mǎi mài
buying and selling; business; business transactions
shōu mǎi
to purchase; to buy; to bribe; to buy off
mǎi
to buy; to purchase
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“买”。
Zhège zì shì “mǎi”.
This character is “买”.
我正在学习“买”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “买”.
请写一遍“买”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎi”.
Please write “买” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 买?
买 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 买 (mǎi) mean?
买 (mǎi) means to buy.
What is the radical of 买?
The radical of 买 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.