眸 (móu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 眸 (móu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眸 (móu) means "pupil of the eye". with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眸 stroke by stroke?

眸 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眸 and 相?

眸 (móu) and 相 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 眸?

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

Q: What common words use 眸?

Common words containing 眸 include: 眸子 (móu zi) — pupil or eye; 明眸 (míng móu) — Bright eyes; 回眸 (huí móu) — To look back; to glance back..

How to Write 眸

The character 眸 (móu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

眸 is pronounced móu in Mandarin Chinese. It means pupil of the eye.

Common Words with 眸

眸子 móu zi

pupil or eye

明眸 míng móu

Bright eyes

回眸 huí móu

To look back; to glance back.

Example Sentences

她的眸子很明亮。

tā de móu zi hěn míng liàng

Her eyes are very bright.

她有一双明眸。

tā yǒu yī shuāng míng móu

She has bright eyes.

她对他回眸一笑。

tā duì tā huí móu yī xiào

She looked back and smiled at him.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眸

What does 眸 (móu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眸 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眸?

What common words use 眸?

How to Write 眸 (móu)