莽 (mǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 莽 (mǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莽 (mǎng) means "Vast / Reckless / Wild". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莽 stroke by stroke?

莽 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 莽 and 兹?

莽 (mǎng) 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 莽?

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 莽?

Common words containing 莽 include: 莽撞 (mǎng zhuàng) — Reckless / Impetuous; 草莽 (cǎo mǎng) — Wild grass; wilderness; unrefined.; 莽原 (mǎng yuán) — Vast plain / Wilderness.

How to Write 莽

The character 莽 (mǎng) 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

莽 is pronounced mǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vast / Reckless / Wild.

Common Words with 莽

莽撞 mǎng zhuàng

Reckless / Impetuous

草莽 cǎo mǎng

Wild grass; wilderness; unrefined.

莽原 mǎng yuán

Vast plain / Wilderness

Example Sentences

别这么莽撞。

bié zhè me mǎng zhuàng

Don't be so reckless.

他是个草莽英雄。

tā shì gè cǎo mǎng yīng xióng

He is a grassroots hero.

莽原上一片绿色。

mǎng yuán shàng yī piàn lǜ sè

The vast plain is covered in green.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

Practice Writing 莽 (mǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莽

What does 莽 (mǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莽 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莽?

What common words use 莽?

How to Write 莽 (mǎng)