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

Q: What does 锚 (máo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锚 (máo) means "Anchor". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锚 stroke by stroke?

锚 has 13 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锚 and 铐?

锚 (máo) and 铐 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 锚?

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

Q: What common words use 锚?

Common words containing 锚 include: 抛锚 (pāo máo) — to drop anchor; to break down (of a vehicle); 船锚 (chuán máo) — Anchor; 锚地 (máo dì) — Anchorage.

How to Write 锚

The character 锚 (máo) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

锚 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Anchor.

Common Words with 锚

抛锚 pāo máo

to drop anchor; to break down (of a vehicle)

船锚 chuán máo

Anchor

锚地 máo dì

Anchorage

Example Sentences

汽车在路上抛锚了。

qì chē zài lù shàng pāo máo le

The car broke down on the road.

船锚掉进了水里。

chuán máo diào jìn le shuǐ lǐ

The anchor dropped into the water.

船停在锚地。

chuán tíng zài máo dì

The ship is at the anchorage.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锚 (máo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锚

What does 锚 (máo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锚 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锚?

What common words use 锚?

How to Write 锚 (máo)