How to Write 毛
The character 毛 (máo) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 毛 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
毛 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hair; fur; feather.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 毛 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 毛
毛笔
máo bǐ
Writing brush
羊毛
yáng máo
Wool
毛衣
máo yī
Sweater
Example Sentences
我用毛笔写字。
wǒ yòng máo bǐ xiě zì
I use a brush to write.
这是纯羊毛的。
zhè shì chún yáng máo de
This is pure wool.
妈妈给我织了毛衣。
mā mā gěi wǒ zhī le máo yī
Mom knitted a sweater for me.
Practice Writing 毛 (máo)
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