墓 (mù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 墓 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 墓 (mù) means "tomb". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 墓 stroke by stroke?

墓 has 13 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 墓 and 埝?

墓 (mù) and 埝 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 墓?

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 墓?

Common words containing 墓 include: 墓地 (mù dì) — cemetery; 扫墓 (sǎo mù) — to visit a grave; to pay respects at a tomb; 墓碑 (mù bēi) — tombstone.

How to Write 墓

The character 墓 (mù) is written with 13 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

墓 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means tomb.

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

Common Words with 墓

墓地 mù dì

cemetery

扫墓 sǎo mù

to visit a grave; to pay respects at a tomb

墓碑 mù bēi

tombstone

Example Sentences

他去墓地看朋友。

tā qù mù dì kàn péng yǒu

He went to the cemetery to visit a friend.

清明节我们要去扫墓。

qīng míng jié wǒ men yào qù sǎo mù

We are going to sweep the tombs on Tomb-Sweeping Day.

墓碑上写着他的名字。

mù bēi shàng xiě zhe tā de míng zì

His name is written on the tombstone.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 墓 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墓

What does 墓 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 墓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 墓 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 墓?

What common words use 墓?

How to Write 墓 (mù)