COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 默 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dog 犬 watching in the dark 黑
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How to Write 默 (mò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
silent
mòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mò
默
silent
Common words
yōu mò
幽默
(loanword) humor; humorous
chén mò
沉默
taciturn; uncommunicative; silent
mò mò
默默
in silence; not speaking
mò qì
默契
tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other
mò mò wú wén
默默无闻
obscure and unknown (idiom); an outsider without any reputation; a nobody; an unknown quantity
qián yí mò huà
潜移默化
imperceptible influence; to influence secretly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 默
Say “mò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 默
Common words and phrases
yōu mò
(loanword) humor; humorous
chén mò
taciturn; uncommunicative; silent
mò mò
in silence; not speaking
mò qì
tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other
mò mò wú wén
obscure and unknown (idiom); an outsider without any reputation; a nobody; an unknown quantity
qián yí mò huà
imperceptible influence; to influence secretly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“默”。
Zhège zì shì “mò”.
This character is “默”.
我正在学习“默”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mò” zì.
I am learning the character “默”.
请写一遍“默”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mò”.
Please write “默” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 默?
默 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 默 (mò) mean?
默 (mò) means silent.
What is the radical of 默?
The radical of 默 is 黑, associated with Not yet classified.