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

Q: What does 谋 (móu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谋 (móu) means "to plan or seek". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谋 stroke by stroke?

谋 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谋 and 诫?

谋 (móu) and 诫 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 谋?

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

Q: What common words use 谋?

Common words containing 谋 include: 谋求 (móu qiú) — to strive for or seek; 计谋 (jì móu) — scheme; strategy; plot; 出谋划策 (chū móu huà cè) — to give advice.

How to Write 谋

The character 谋 (móu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谋 is pronounced móu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to plan or seek.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 谋 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 谋

谋求 móu qiú

to strive for or seek

计谋 jì móu

scheme; strategy; plot

出谋划策 chū móu huà cè

to give advice

Example Sentences

公司在谋求新的发展。

gōng sī zài móu qiú xīn de fā zhǎn

The company is seeking new development.

他识破了对方的计谋。

tā shí pò le duì fāng de jì móu

He saw through the opponent's scheme.

大家都在为他出谋划策。

dà jiā dōu zài wèi tā chū móu huà cè

Everyone is giving him advice and suggestions.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谋

What does 谋 (móu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谋 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谋?

What common words use 谋?

How to Write 谋 (móu)