COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 戊 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茂 (mào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
luxuriant
màoTone 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
mào
茂
luxuriant
Common words
mào mì
茂密
dense (of plant growth); lush
mào shèng
茂盛
lush
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茂
Say “mào” 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 茂
Common words and phrases
mào mì
dense (of plant growth); lush
mào shèng
lush
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“茂”。
Zhège zì shì “mào”.
This character is “茂”.
我正在学习“茂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mào” zì.
I am learning the character “茂”.
请写一遍“茂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mào”.
Please write “茂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茂?
茂 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 茂 (mào) mean?
茂 (mào) means luxuriant.
What is the radical of 茂?
The radical of 茂 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.