How to Write 卯
The character 卯 (mǎo) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 卩 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
卯 is pronounced mǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means 4th Earthly Branch; 5-7 AM; mortise.
Common Words with 卯
卯时
mǎo shí
the period from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
榫卯
sǔn mǎo
Mortise and tenon
卯眼
mǎo yǎn
mortise (in woodworking)
Example Sentences
现在是卯时。
xiàn zài shì mǎo shí
It is now the Mao period (5 a.m. to 7 a.m.).
榫卯结构很精巧。
sǔn mǎo jié gòu hěn jīng qiǎo
The mortise and tenon structure is very ingenious.
木头上有一个卯眼。
mù tou shàng yǒu yí gè mǎo yǎn
There is a mortise in the wood.
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