How to Write 唛 (mài) — Meaning “Mark / Brand”

Imagine a stalk of wheat (麦) with a small mouth (口) on it shouting, "This is my brand!" The mouth emphasizes that 唛 is about labeling and identification. This visual links the components to the meaning of a mark or brand.

Keep the left radical 口 small and narrow so the right side 麦 has enough space. A common mistake is making 口 too large, which unbalances the character. Remember the dot on top of 麦 and write the right side with a clear horizontal stroke first.

呢 is a grammatical particle used in questions or for emphasis, while 呣 is an interjection showing hesitation or agreement. 唛 specifically means "mark" or "brand" and appears in words like 唛头 (shipping mark). Visually, 唛 has wheat 麦, 呢 has 尼, and 呣 has 母.

唛 is used in trade and logistics, such as on shipping labels or documents with 唛头 (shipping mark) and 唛号 (brand number). It is not common in everyday conversation but appears in factories and warehouse settings. The character reflects its English root "mark" through its sound and function.

Common words containing 唛 include: 唛头 (mài tóu) — Shipping mark; 唛号 (mài hào) — Shipping mark / Brand number.