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

Q: What does 铆 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铆 (mǎo) means "to rivet". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铆 stroke by stroke?

铆 has 10 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 铆 and 钍?

铆 (mǎo) and 钍 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 铆?

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 铆?

Common words containing 铆 include: 铆钉 (mǎo dīng) — rivet; 铆接 (mǎo jiē) — riveting; 铆劲 (mǎo jìn) — to exert all one's strength.

How to Write 铆

The character 铆 (mǎo) is written with 10 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

铆 is pronounced mǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rivet.

Common Words with 铆

铆钉 mǎo dīng

rivet

铆接 mǎo jiē

riveting

铆劲 mǎo jìn

to exert all one's strength

Example Sentences

这个包上有铆钉。

zhè ge bāo shàng yǒu mǎo dīng

There are rivets on this bag.

这里的零件需要铆接。

zhè lǐ de líng jiàn xū yào mǎo jiē

The parts here need to be riveted.

他铆劲往前跑。

tā mǎo jìn wǎng qián pǎo

He ran forward with all his might.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铆 (mǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铆

What does 铆 (mǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铆 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铆?

What common words use 铆?

How to Write 铆 (mǎo)