What is the difference between 日 and 目?

日 is pronounced rì, means “sun”, and has 4 strokes. 目 is pronounced mù, means “eye”, and has 5 strokes.

Do 日 and 目 have the same meaning?

No. 日 means “sun”, while 目 means “eye”.

How can I practice 日 and 目?

Study each stroke-order guide separately, then print both characters on one Tianzige or Mizige worksheet and alternate between them.

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日 vs 目: what’s the difference?

Compare pronunciation, meaning, construction, and stroke count before practising each character separately.

日

rì

sun

Strokes: 4
Radical: 日
Structure: Full enclosure
Components: 口 + 一

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目

mù

eye

Strokes: 5
Radical: 目
Structure: Full enclosure
Components: 口 + 二

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How to tell 日 and 目 apart

日 has 4 strokes and means “sun”, while 目 has 5 strokes and means “eye”. Compare their component placement and then open each writing guide to study the exact stroke sequence.

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日 and 目 side by side

Detail日目PinyinrìmùMeaningsuneyeStroke count45Radical日目StructureFull enclosureFull enclosureComponents口 + 一口 + 二

CONTRAST PRACTICE

Practice 日 and 目 on one worksheet

Alternate the two forms in Tianzige or Mizige squares so the visual differences become easier to remember.

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