COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 芒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 亡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 芒 (máng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
awn (of cereals)
mángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
máng
芒
awn (of cereals)
Common words
guāng máng
光芒
rays of light; brilliant rays; radiance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 芒
Say “máng” 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 芒
Common words and phrases
guāng máng
rays of light; brilliant rays; radiance
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“芒”。
Zhège zì shì “máng”.
This character is “芒”.
我正在学习“芒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “máng” zì.
I am learning the character “芒”.
请写一遍“芒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “máng”.
Please write “芒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 芒?
芒 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 芒 (máng) mean?
芒 (máng) means awn (of cereals).
What is the radical of 芒?
The radical of 芒 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.