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

Q: What does 拇 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拇 (mǔ) means "thumb; big toe". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拇 stroke by stroke?

拇 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拇 and 㧜?

拇 (mǔ) and 㧜 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 拇?

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

Q: What common words use 拇?

Common words containing 拇 include: 拇指 (mǔ zhǐ) — thumb; 大拇指 (dà mǔ zhǐ) — Thumb; 拇指琴 (mǔ zhǐ qín) — thumb piano; kalimba.

How to Write 拇

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

拇 is pronounced mǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means thumb; big toe.

Common Words with 拇

拇指 mǔ zhǐ

thumb

大拇指 dà mǔ zhǐ

Thumb

拇指琴 mǔ zhǐ qín

thumb piano; kalimba

Example Sentences

他竖起了大拇指。

tā shù qǐ le dà mǔ zhǐ

He gave a thumbs up.

老师给了大拇指。

lǎo shī gěi le dà mǔ zhǐ

The teacher gave a thumbs up.

我喜欢弹拇指琴。

wǒ xǐ huān dàn mǔ zhǐ qín

I like playing the kalimba.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拇 (mǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拇

What does 拇 (mǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拇 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拇?

What common words use 拇?

How to Write 拇 (mǔ)