旄 (máo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 旄 (máo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旄 (máo) means "ancient banner with yak tail". with 10 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 旄 stroke by stroke?

旄 has 10 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 旄 and 施?

旄 (máo) and 施 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 旄?

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

Q: What common words use 旄?

Common words containing 旄 include: 旄倪 (máo ní) — the old and the young; 旄头 (máo tóu) — Pleiades (star cluster); banner top; 旄麾 (máo huī) — signaling banner.

How to Write 旄

The character 旄 (máo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

旄 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means ancient banner with yak tail.

Common Words with 旄

旄倪 máo ní

the old and the young

旄头 máo tóu

Pleiades (star cluster); banner top

旄麾 máo huī

signaling banner

Example Sentences

关爱旄倪。

guān ài máo ní

Care for the elderly and the young.

旄头星很亮。

máo tóu xīng hěn liàng

The Pleiades star is very bright.

执掌旄麾。

zhí zhǎng máo huī

To hold command of the army.

Similar Characters

施 shī

斿 yóu

旁 páng

Practice Writing 旄 (máo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旄

What does 旄 (máo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旄 and 施?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旄?

What common words use 旄?

How to Write 旄 (máo)