莪 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 莪 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莪 (é) means "zedoary; a type of mugwort". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莪 stroke by stroke?

莪 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 莪 and 兹?

莪 (é) and 兹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 莪?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 莪?

Common words containing 莪 include: 莪蒿 (é hāo) — a type of wormwood; 莪术 (é shù) — zedoary (a medicinal root); 采莪 (cǎi é) — to gather artemisia (aster).

How to Write 莪

The character 莪 (é) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

莪 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means zedoary; a type of mugwort.

Common Words with 莪

莪蒿 é hāo

a type of wormwood

莪术 é shù

zedoary (a medicinal root)

采莪 cǎi é

to gather artemisia (aster)

Example Sentences

莪蒿长在水边。

é hāo zhǎng zài shuǐ biān

Wormwood grows by the water.

莪术是一种中药材。

é shù shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào cái

Zedoary is a type of traditional Chinese medicine.

她在山坡上采莪。

tā zài shān pō shàng cǎi é

She is picking mugwort on the hillside.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莪

What does 莪 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莪 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莪?

What common words use 莪?

How to Write 莪 (é)