COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 牡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 牛 (ox) suggests the meaning, while 土 suggests the pronunciation.
More “mu” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 牡 (mǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of a bird, animal or plant) male
mǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǔ
牡
(of a bird, animal or plant) male
Common words
mǔ dān
牡丹
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
牡
牡
牡
牡
牡
牡
牡
牡
LEARNING TIP
Remember 牡
Say “mǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 牡
Common words and phrases
mǔ dān
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“牡”。
Zhège zì shì “mǔ”.
This character is “牡”.
我正在学习“牡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “牡”.
请写一遍“牡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǔ”.
Please write “牡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 牡?
牡 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 牡 (mǔ) mean?
牡 (mǔ) means (of a bird, animal or plant) male.
What is the radical of 牡?
The radical of 牡 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.