寞 (mò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 寞 (mò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寞 (mò) means "Lonely; solitary.". with 13 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寞 stroke by stroke?

寞 has 13 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寞 and 宿?

寞 (mò) and 宿 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 寞?

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

Q: What common words use 寞?

Common words containing 寞 include: 寂寞 (jì mò) — lonely; 孤寞 (gū mò) — lonely and silent; 落寞 (luò mò) — lonely; desolate; forlorn.

How to Write 寞

The character 寞 (mò) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

寞 is pronounced mò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lonely; solitary..

Common Words with 寞

寂寞 jì mò

lonely

孤寞 gū mò

lonely and silent

落寞 luò mò

lonely; desolate; forlorn

Example Sentences

一个人住很寂寞。

yí gè rén zhù hěn jì mò

Living alone is very lonely.

他感到有些孤寞。

tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē gū mò

He feels a bit lonely.

他的眼神很落寞。

tā de yǎn shén hěn luò mò

His gaze is very lonely and desolate.

Similar Characters

宿 sù

寂 jì

寄 jì

Practice Writing 寞 (mò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寞

What does 寞 (mò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寞 and 宿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寞?

What common words use 寞?

How to Write 寞 (mò)