COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坶 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 母 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坶 (mù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mud, mire; to paste, to plaster
mùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
mù
坶
mud, mire; to paste, to plaster
Common words
mù
坶
mud, mire; to paste, to plaster
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 坶
Say “mù” 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 坶
Common words and phrases
mù
mud, mire; to paste, to plaster
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“坶”。
Zhège zì shì “mù”.
This character is “坶”.
我正在学习“坶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mù” zì.
I am learning the character “坶”.
请写一遍“坶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mù”.
Please write “坶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坶?
坶 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 坶 (mù) mean?
坶 (mù) means mud, mire; to paste, to plaster.
What is the radical of 坶?
The radical of 坶 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.