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

Q: What does 末 (mò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 末 (mò) means "End / Tip / Powder". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 末 stroke by stroke?

末 has 5 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 末 and 木?

末 (mò) and 木 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 末?

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

Q: What common words use 末?

Common words containing 末 include: 周末 (zhōu mò) — weekend; 期末 (qī mò) — End of term; end of semester; 月末 (yuè mò) — end of the month.

How to Write 末

The character 末 (mò) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

末 is pronounced mò in Mandarin Chinese. It means End / Tip / Powder.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 末 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 末

周末 zhōu mò

weekend

期末 qī mò

End of term; end of semester

月末 yuè mò

end of the month

Example Sentences

你周末想做什么？

nǐ zhōu mò xiǎng zuò shén me

What do you want to do this weekend?

期末考试快到了。

qī mò kǎo shì kuài dào le

Final exams are coming soon.

我月末要出差。

wǒ yuè mò yào chū chāi

I'm going on a business trip at the end of the month.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

本 běn

Practice Writing 末 (mò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 末

What does 末 (mò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 末 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 末 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 末?

What common words use 末?

How to Write 末 (mò)