COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 目 is built
Traditional etymology note: An eye drawn on its side
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How to Write 目 (mù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
eye
mùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mù
目
eye
Common words
jié mù
节目
program; item (on a program)
mù biāo
目标
target; goal; objective
mù dì
目的
purpose; aim; goal; target; objective
mù qián
目前
at the present time; currently
mù guāng
目光
gaze; (fig.) attention; expression in one's eyes; look; (lit. and fig.) sight; vision
tí mù
题目
subject; title; topic (CL:個|个[ge4]); exercise or exam question (CL:道[dao4])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 目
Say “mù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jié mù
program; item (on a program)
mù biāo
target; goal; objective
mù dì
purpose; aim; goal; target; objective
mù qián
at the present time; currently
mù guāng
gaze; (fig.) attention; expression in one's eyes; look; (lit. and fig.) sight; vision
tí mù
subject; title; topic (CL:個|个[ge4]); exercise or exam question (CL:道[dao4])
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“目”。
Zhège zì shì “mù”.
This character is “目”.
我正在学习“目”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mù” zì.
I am learning the character “目”.
请写一遍“目”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mù”.
Please write “目” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 目?
目 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 目 (mù) mean?
目 (mù) means eye.
What is the radical of 目?
The radical of 目 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.