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

Q: What does 貌 (mào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 貌 (mào) means "appearance / look". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 豸.

Q: How do you write 貌 stroke by stroke?

貌 has 14 strokes. The radical is 豸. 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 貌 and 貂?

貌 (mào) and 貂 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 貌?

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

Q: What common words use 貌?

Common words containing 貌 include: 礼貌 (lǐ mào) — Politeness / Manners; 外貌 (wài mào) — appearance / looks; 面貌 (miàn mào) — Appearance / features.

How to Write 貌

The character 貌 (mào) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豸 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

貌 is pronounced mào in Mandarin Chinese. It means appearance / look.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 貌 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 貌

礼貌 lǐ mào

Politeness / Manners

外貌 wài mào

appearance / looks

面貌 miàn mào

Appearance / features

Example Sentences

他是一个有礼貌的孩子。

tā shì yí gè yǒu lǐ mào de hái zi

He is a polite child.

我们不能只看外貌。

wǒ men bù néng zhǐ kàn wài mào

We cannot judge by appearances alone.

城市的面貌发生了变化。

chéng shì de miàn mào fā shēng le biàn huà

The appearance of the city has changed.

Similar Characters

貂 diāo

貅 xiū

貇 kūn

Practice Writing 貌 (mào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 貌

What does 貌 (mào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 貌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 貌 and 貂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 貌?

What common words use 貌?

How to Write 貌 (mào)