COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 麦 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 麦; grains 來 ready to be harvested 夂
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How to Write 麦 (mài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
wheat; barley; oats
màiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mài
麦
wheat; barley; oats
Common words
xiǎo mài
小麦
wheat
mài kè fēng
麦克风
(loanword) microphone
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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麦
LEARNING TIP
Remember 麦
Say “mài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 麦
Common words and phrases
xiǎo mài
wheat
mài kè fēng
(loanword) microphone
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 麦?
麦 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 麦 (mài) mean?
麦 (mài) means wheat; barley; oats.
What is the radical of 麦?
The radical of 麦 is 麦, associated with Not yet classified.