COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 魔 is built
Traditional etymology note: 鬼 (demon) suggests the meaning, while 麻 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 魔 (mó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) evil spirit; devil
móTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 20 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mó
魔
(bound form) evil spirit; devil
Common words
mó fǎ
魔法
enchantment; magic
mó guǐ
魔鬼
devil
mó lì
魔力
magic; magic power
mó shù
魔术
magic
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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魔
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 魔
Say “mó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 20 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 魔
Common words and phrases
mó fǎ
enchantment; magic
mó guǐ
devil
mó lì
magic; magic power
mó shù
magic
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“魔”。
Zhège zì shì “mó”.
This character is “魔”.
我正在学习“魔”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mó” zì.
I am learning the character “魔”.
请写一遍“魔”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mó”.
Please write “魔” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 魔?
魔 is written with 20 strokes.
What does 魔 (mó) mean?
魔 (mó) means (bound form) evil spirit; devil.
What is the radical of 魔?
The radical of 魔 is 鬼, associated with Not yet classified.