COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 莽 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dog 犬 surrounded by weeds 艹, 廾
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How to Write 莽 (mǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) dense growth of grass
mǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǎng
莽
(bound form) dense growth of grass
Common words
lǔ mǎng
鲁莽
hot-headed; impulsive; reckless
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 莽
Say “mǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 莽
Common words and phrases
lǔ mǎng
hot-headed; impulsive; reckless
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“莽”。
Zhège zì shì “mǎng”.
This character is “莽”.
我正在学习“莽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “莽”.
请写一遍“莽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎng”.
Please write “莽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 莽?
莽 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 莽 (mǎng) mean?
莽 (mǎng) means (bound form) dense growth of grass.
What is the radical of 莽?
The radical of 莽 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.