帽 (mào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 帽 (mào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 帽 (mào) means "Hat / Cap". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 帽 stroke by stroke?

帽 has 12 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 帽 and 席?

帽 (mào) and 席 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 帽?

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

Q: What common words use 帽?

Common words containing 帽 include: 帽子 (mào zi) — Hat / Cap; 草帽 (cǎo mào) — Straw hat.; 戴帽 (dài mào) — to wear a hat.

How to Write 帽

The character 帽 (mào) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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

帽 is pronounced mào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hat / Cap.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 帽 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 帽

帽子 mào zi

Hat / Cap

草帽 cǎo mào

Straw hat.

戴帽 dài mào

to wear a hat

Example Sentences

这顶帽子很漂亮。

zhè dǐng mào zi hěn piào liàng

This hat is very beautiful.

爷爷戴着草帽。

yé yé dài zhe cǎo mào

Grandpa is wearing a straw hat.

出门记得戴帽。

chū mén jì de dài mào

Remember to wear a hat when going out.

Similar Characters

席 xí

帱 chóu

帷 wéi

Practice Writing 帽 (mào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 帽

What does 帽 (mào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 帽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 帽 and 席?

What mistakes do learners make writing 帽?

What common words use 帽?

How to Write 帽 (mào)