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

Q: What does 鍪 (móu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鍪 (móu) means "helmet / cauldron". with 17 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 鍪 stroke by stroke?

鍪 has 17 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 鍪 and 銲?

鍪 (móu) and 銲 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 鍪?

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

Q: What common words use 鍪?

Common words containing 鍪 include: 兜鍪 (dōu móu) — ancient helmet; 鍪甲 (móu jiǎ) — helmet and armor; 鍪子 (móu zi) — helmet / small pot.

How to Write 鍪

The character 鍪 (móu) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鍪 is pronounced móu in Mandarin Chinese. It means helmet / cauldron.

Common Words with 鍪

兜鍪 dōu móu

ancient helmet

鍪甲 móu jiǎ

helmet and armor

鍪子 móu zi

helmet / small pot

Example Sentences

将军戴上了兜鍪。

jiāng jūn dài shàng le dōu móu

The general put on his helmet.

战士穿着鍪甲。

zhàn shì chuān zhe móu jiǎ

The soldier is wearing a helmet and armor.

这是一个铁鍪子。

zhè shì yí gè tiě móu zi

This is an iron helmet.

Similar Characters

銲 hàn

銾 hòng

鋈 wù

Practice Writing 鍪 (móu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鍪

What does 鍪 (móu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鍪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鍪 and 銲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鍪?

What common words use 鍪?

How to Write 鍪 (móu)