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

Q: What does 矛 (máo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 矛 (máo) means "spear; lance". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 矛.

Q: How do you write 矛 stroke by stroke?

矛 has 5 strokes. The radical is 矛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 矛?

The radical of 矛 is 矛. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 矛?

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

Q: What common words use 矛?

Common words containing 矛 include: 矛盾 (máo dùn) — contradiction; conflict; 矛头 (máo tóu) — spearhead; the focus of an attack or criticism; 长矛 (cháng máo) — Spear.

How to Write 矛

The character 矛 (máo) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 矛 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

矛 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means spear; lance.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 矛 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 矛

矛盾 máo dùn

contradiction; conflict

矛头 máo tóu

spearhead; the focus of an attack or criticism

长矛 cháng máo

Spear

Example Sentences

他的话前后矛盾。

tā de huà qián hòu máo dùn

His words were contradictory.

矛头指向了问题所在。

máo tóu zhǐ xiàng le wèn tí suǒ zài

The focus was pointed at where the problem lies.

古代士兵拿着长矛。

gǔ dài shì bīng ná zhe cháng máo

Ancient soldiers held long spears.

Practice Writing 矛 (máo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 矛

What does 矛 (máo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 矛 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 矛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 矛?

What common words use 矛?

How to Write 矛 (máo)