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

Q: What does 姆 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姆 (mǔ) means "Governess or older woman.". with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姆 stroke by stroke?

姆 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姆 and 奸?

姆 (mǔ) and 奸 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 姆?

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

Q: What common words use 姆?

Common words containing 姆 include: 保姆 (bǎo mǔ) — nanny; babysitter; 字母 (zì mǔ) — letter (of an alphabet); 姆妈 (mǔ mā) — Mom (dialectal)..

How to Write 姆

The character 姆 (mǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

姆 is pronounced mǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Governess or older woman..

Common Words with 姆

保姆 bǎo mǔ

nanny; babysitter

字母 zì mǔ

letter (of an alphabet)

姆妈 mǔ mā

Mom (dialectal).

Example Sentences

我家请了一个保姆。

wǒ jiā qǐng le yí gè bǎo mǔ

My family hired a nanny.

英语有二十六个字母。

yīng yǔ yǒu èr shí liù gè zì mǔ

English has twenty-six letters.

他叫她姆妈。

tā jiào tā mǔ mā

He calls her 'Mom'.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

Practice Writing 姆 (mǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姆

What does 姆 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姆 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姆?

What common words use 姆?

How to Write 姆 (mǔ)