卖 (mài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 卖 (mài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 卖 (mài) means "to sell". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 十.

Q: How do you write 卖 stroke by stroke?

卖 has 8 strokes. The radical is 十. 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 卖 and 倝?

卖 (mài) and 倝 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 卖?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 十. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 卖?

Common words containing 卖 include: 外卖 (wài mài) — takeout / food delivery; 买卖 (mǎi mài) — business or trade; 卖完 (mài wán) — sold out.

How to Write 卖

The character 卖 (mài) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

卖 is pronounced mài in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sell.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 卖 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 卖

外卖 wài mài

takeout / food delivery

买卖 mǎi mài

business or trade

卖完 mài wán

sold out

Example Sentences

我今天点外卖。

wǒ jīn tiān diǎn wài mài

I'm ordering takeout today.

这里的买卖很好。

zhè lǐ de mǎi mài hěn hǎo

Business here is very good.

苹果已经卖完了。

píng guǒ yǐ jīng mài wán le

The apples are sold out.

Similar Characters

倝 gàn

华 huá

协 xié

Practice Writing 卖 (mài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 卖

What does 卖 (mài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 卖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 卖 and 倝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 卖?

What common words use 卖?

How to Write 卖 (mài)