How to Write 磨
The character 磨 (mó) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
磨 is pronounced mó in Mandarin Chinese. It means grind / polish.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: mó, mò.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 磨 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 磨
Example Sentences
爷爷正在院子里认真地磨刀，准备宰鸡。
yé yé zhèng zài yuàn zi lǐ rèn zhēn dì mó dāo zhǔn bèi zǎi jī
Grandpa is carefully sharpening a knife in the yard, preparing to slaughter a chicken.
艰苦的环境可以磨练一个人的坚强意志。
jiān kǔ de huán jìng kě yǐ mó liàn yí gè rén de jiān qiáng yì zhì
A harsh environment can temper a person's strong will.
过去农村常用石磨来加工面粉和豆浆。
guò qù nóng cūn cháng yòng shí mò lái jiā gōng miàn fěn hé dòu jiāng
In the past, stone mills were commonly used in rural areas to process flour and soy milk.
那个沉重的磨盘被拉磨的小驴拉得飞转。
nà ge chén zhòng de mò pán bèi lā mó de xiǎo lǘ lā dé fēi zhuàn
The heavy millstone was spun rapidly by the little donkey.
Practice Writing 磨 (mó)
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