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

Q: What does 皃 (mào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 皃 (mào) means "appearance (archaic form of 貌)". with 7 strokes and the radical 白.

Q: How do you write 皃 stroke by stroke?

皃 has 7 strokes. The radical is 白. 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 皃 and 白?

皃 (mào) and 白 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 皃?

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

Q: What common words use 皃?

Common words containing 皃 include: 容皃 (róng mào) — Appearance / Looks; 皃相 (mào xiāng) — facial appearance; 美皃 (měi mào) — beautiful appearance.

How to Write 皃

The character 皃 (mào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 白 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

皃 is pronounced mào in Mandarin Chinese. It means appearance (archaic form of 貌).

Common Words with 皃

容皃 róng mào

Appearance / Looks

皃相 mào xiāng

facial appearance

美皃 měi mào

beautiful appearance

Example Sentences

她的容皃很美。

tā de róng mào hěn měi

Her appearance is very beautiful.

他的皃相很端正。

tā de mào xiāng hěn duān zhèng

His facial features are very regular and upright.

这是一个美皃女子。

zhè shì yí gè měi mào nǚ zǐ

This is a beautiful woman.

Similar Characters

白 bái

百 bǎi

皂 zào

Practice Writing 皃 (mào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 皃

What does 皃 (mào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 皃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 皃 and 白?

What mistakes do learners make writing 皃?

What common words use 皃?

How to Write 皃 (mào)