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

Q: What does 茅 (máo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 茅 (máo) means "Thatch / Reeds". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 茅 stroke by stroke?

茅 has 8 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 茅 and 兹?

茅 (máo) 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 茅?

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 茅?

Common words containing 茅 include: 茅草 (máo cǎo) — Thatch grass; 茅屋 (máo wū) — Thatched cottage; 茅台 (máo tái) — Maotai (famous Chinese liquor).

How to Write 茅

The character 茅 (máo) is written with 8 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

茅 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Thatch / Reeds.

Common Words with 茅

茅草 máo cǎo

Thatch grass

茅屋 máo wū

Thatched cottage

茅台 máo tái

Maotai (famous Chinese liquor)

Example Sentences

地上长满了茅草。

dì shàng zhǎng mǎn le máo cǎo

The ground is covered with cogon grass.

山里有一间小茅屋。

shān lǐ yǒu yī jiān xiǎo máo wū

There is a small thatched hut in the mountains.

茅台酒很有名。

máo tái jiǔ hěn yǒu míng

Maotai liquor is very famous.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 茅 (máo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茅

What does 茅 (máo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 茅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 茅 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 茅?

What common words use 茅?

How to Write 茅 (máo)