昴 (mǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昴 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昴 (mǎo) means "Pleiades (star cluster)". with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昴 stroke by stroke?

昴 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昴 and 旰?

昴 (mǎo) and 旰 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 昴?

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

Q: What common words use 昴?

Common words containing 昴 include: 昴宿 (mǎo sù) — Pleiades (one of the 28 mansions); 昴星 (mǎo xīng) — Pleiades stars; 昴日 (mǎo rì) — The sun in the Pleiades.

How to Write 昴

The character 昴 (mǎo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

昴 is pronounced mǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pleiades (star cluster).

Common Words with 昴

昴宿 mǎo sù

Pleiades (one of the 28 mansions)

昴星 mǎo xīng

Pleiades stars

昴日 mǎo rì

The sun in the Pleiades

Example Sentences

昴宿是星官名。

mǎo sù shì xīng guān míng

Maoxiu is the name of a star constellation.

昴星在夜空闪烁。

mǎo xīng zài yè kōng shǎn shuò

The Pleiades stars twinkle in the night sky.

昴日星官很有名。

mǎo rì xīng guān hěn yǒu míng

The Pleiades Star Official is very famous.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 昴 (mǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昴

What does 昴 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昴 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昴?

What common words use 昴?

How to Write 昴 (mǎo)