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

Q: What does 泖 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泖 (mǎo) means "Mao (a name for a river or lake)". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泖 stroke by stroke?

泖 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 泖 and 㳄?

泖 (mǎo) and 㳄 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 泖?

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

Q: What common words use 泖?

Common words containing 泖 include: 泖河 (mǎo hé) — Mao River; 泖湖 (mǎo hú) — Mao Lake; 泖港 (mǎo gǎng) — Maogang (a place name).

How to Write 泖

The character 泖 (mǎo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

泖 is pronounced mǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mao (a name for a river or lake).

Common Words with 泖

泖河 mǎo hé

Mao River

泖湖 mǎo hú

Mao Lake

泖港 mǎo gǎng

Maogang (a place name)

Example Sentences

泖河的水很清。

mǎo hé de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water in the Mao River is very clear.

泖湖在上海。

mǎo hú zài shàng hǎi

Mao Lake is in Shanghai.

泖港是一个小镇。

mǎo gǎng shì yí gè xiǎo zhèn

Maogang is a small town.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 泖 (mǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泖

What does 泖 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泖 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泖?

What common words use 泖?

How to Write 泖 (mǎo)