COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 汒 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茫 (máng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vast, with no clear boundary
mángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
máng
茫
vast, with no clear boundary
Common words
máng máng
茫茫
boundless; vast and obscure
máng rán
茫然
blankly; vacantly; at a loss
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
茫
茫
茫
茫
茫
茫
茫
茫
LEARNING TIP
Remember 茫
Say “máng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 茫
Common words and phrases
máng máng
boundless; vast and obscure
máng rán
blankly; vacantly; at a loss
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“茫”。
Zhège zì shì “máng”.
This character is “茫”.
我正在学习“茫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “máng” zì.
I am learning the character “茫”.
请写一遍“茫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “máng”.
Please write “茫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茫?
茫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 茫 (máng) mean?
茫 (máng) means vast, with no clear boundary.
What is the radical of 茫?
The radical of 茫 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.