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

Q: What does 瑁 (mào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 瑁 (mào) means "Mao (ornamental jade; part of 'tortoiseshell').". with 13 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 瑁 stroke by stroke?

瑁 has 13 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 瑁 and 球?

瑁 (mào) and 球 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 瑁?

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

Q: What common words use 瑁?

Common words containing 瑁 include: 玳瑁 (dài mào) — hawksbill turtle / tortoiseshell; 玳瑁猫 (dài mào māo) — tortoiseshell cat; 玳瑁壳 (dài mào ké) — tortoiseshell.

How to Write 瑁

The character 瑁 (mào) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

瑁 is pronounced mào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mao (ornamental jade; part of 'tortoiseshell')..

Common Words with 瑁

玳瑁 dài mào

hawksbill turtle / tortoiseshell

玳瑁猫 dài mào māo

tortoiseshell cat

玳瑁壳 dài mào ké

tortoiseshell

Example Sentences

玳瑁是海龟。

dài mào shì hǎi guī

The hawksbill is a sea turtle.

玳瑁猫很可爱。

dài mào māo hěn kě ài

Tortoiseshell cats are very cute.

玳瑁壳很硬。

dài mào ké hěn yìng

Tortoiseshell is very hard.

Similar Characters

球 qiú

琅 láng

理 lǐ

Practice Writing 瑁 (mào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑁

What does 瑁 (mào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瑁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瑁 and 球?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瑁?

What common words use 瑁?

How to Write 瑁 (mào)