坶 (mǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坶 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坶 (mǔ) means "soil; land". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坶 stroke by stroke?

坶 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坶 and 在?

坶 (mǔ) and 在 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 坶?

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

Q: What common words use 坶?

Common words containing 坶 include: 坶妈 (mǔ mā) — mother (transliteration/dialect); 坶地 (mǔ dì) — land; soil; 坶欧 (mǔ ōu) — Mo-o (transliteration).

How to Write 坶

The character 坶 (mǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

坶 is pronounced mǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means soil; land.

Common Words with 坶

坶妈 mǔ mā

mother (transliteration/dialect)

坶地 mǔ dì

land; soil

坶欧 mǔ ōu

Mo-o (transliteration)

Example Sentences

孩子们叫她坶妈。

hái zi men jiào tā mǔ mā

The children call her mother.

这里的坶地很肥沃。

zhè lǐ de mǔ dì hěn féi wò

The soil here is very fertile.

这是一个地名。

zhè shì yí gè dì míng

This is a place name.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坶 (mǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坶

What does 坶 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坶 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坶?

What common words use 坶?

How to Write 坶 (mǔ)