芒 (máng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 芒 (máng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芒 (máng) means "Miscanthus / Awning of a plant". with 6 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芒 stroke by stroke?

芒 has 6 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 芒 and 艺?

芒 (máng) and 艺 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 芒?

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 芒?

Common words containing 芒 include: 芒果 (máng guǒ) — Mango; 光芒 (guāng máng) — rays of light, radiance; 芒种 (máng zhòng) — Grain in Ear (a solar term).

How to Write 芒

The character 芒 (máng) is written with 6 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

芒 is pronounced máng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Miscanthus / Awning of a plant.

Common Words with 芒

芒果 máng guǒ

Mango

光芒 guāng máng

rays of light, radiance

芒种 máng zhòng

Grain in Ear (a solar term)

Example Sentences

我爱吃芒果。

wǒ ài chī máng guǒ

I love eating mangoes.

太阳有光芒。

tài yáng yǒu guāng máng

The sun has rays of light.

今天是芒种。

jīn tiān shì máng zhòng

Today is Grain in Beard (Mangzhong).

Similar Characters

艺 yì

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

Practice Writing 芒 (máng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芒

What does 芒 (máng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芒 and 艺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芒?

What common words use 芒?

How to Write 芒 (máng)