COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 毛 is built
毛 can be remembered by breaking it into 乇 + 一. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 毛 (máo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hair
máoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
máo
毛
hair
Common words
máo jīn
毛巾
towel
máo yī
毛衣
(wool) sweater
máo bǐ
毛笔
writing brush
máo bìng
毛病
fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment
méi máo
眉毛
eyebrow
yǔ máo qiú
羽毛球
badminton; shuttlecock
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
毛
毛
毛
毛
毛
毛
毛
毛
LEARNING TIP
Remember 毛
Say “máo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 毛
Common words and phrases
máo jīn
towel
máo yī
(wool) sweater
máo bǐ
writing brush
máo bìng
fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment
méi máo
eyebrow
yǔ máo qiú
badminton; shuttlecock
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“毛”。
Zhège zì shì “máo”.
This character is “毛”.
我正在学习“毛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “máo” zì.
I am learning the character “毛”.
请写一遍“毛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “máo”.
Please write “毛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 毛?
毛 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 毛 (máo) mean?
毛 (máo) means hair.
What is the radical of 毛?
The radical of 毛 is 毛, associated with Not yet classified.