How to Write 茆
The character 茆 (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
茆 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water shield (aquatic plant).
Common Words with 茆
茆草
máo cǎo
Thatch grass
茆田
máo tián
Water shield field
姓茆
xìng máo
Surname Mao
Example Sentences
这种植物叫作茆草。
zhè zhòng zhí wù jiào zuò máo cǎo
This plant is called water shield.
这里有一片茆田。
zhè lǐ yǒu yī piàn máo tián
There is a field of cogon grass here.
他是一位姓茆的医生。
tā shì yī wèi xìng máo de yī shēng
He is a doctor surnamed Mao.
Practice Writing 茆 (máo)
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