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

Q: What does 茂 (mào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 茂 (mào) means "Lush / Luxuriant". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 茂 stroke by stroke?

茂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 茂 and 兹?

茂 (mào) and 兹 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 茂?

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

Q: What common words use 茂?

Common words containing 茂 include: 茂盛 (mào shèng) — Flourishing / Exuberant; 茂密 (mào mì) — Dense / Thick; 茂林 (mào lín) — Lush forest.

How to Write 茂

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

茂 is pronounced mào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lush / Luxuriant.

Common Words with 茂

茂盛 mào shèng

Flourishing / Exuberant

茂密 mào mì

Dense / Thick

茂林 mào lín

Lush forest

Example Sentences

花园里的花草很茂盛。

huā yuán lǐ de huā cǎo hěn mào shèng

The plants and flowers in the garden are very lush.

这是一片茂密的森林。

zhè shì yī piàn mào mì de sēn lín

This is a dense forest.

山下有一片茂林。

shān xià yǒu yī piàn mào lín

There is a dense forest at the foot of the mountain.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茂

What does 茂 (mào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 茂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 茂 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 茂?

What common words use 茂?

How to Write 茂 (mào)