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

Q: What does 幕 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 幕 (mù) means "curtain / screen / act (of a play)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 幕 stroke by stroke?

幕 has 13 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 幕 and 帷?

幕 (mù) and 帷 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 幕?

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

Q: What common words use 幕?

Common words containing 幕 include: 屏幕 (píng mù) — Screen (monitor).; 开幕 (kāi mù) — to open (an event); opening ceremony; 幕布 (mù bù) — theater curtain / screen.

How to Write 幕

The character 幕 (mù) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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

幕 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means curtain / screen / act (of a play).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 幕 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 幕

屏幕 píng mù

Screen (monitor).

开幕 kāi mù

to open (an event); opening ceremony

幕布 mù bù

theater curtain / screen

Example Sentences

手机屏幕非常干净。

shǒu jī píng mù fēi cháng gān jìng

The phone screen is very clean.

电影节今天正式开幕。

diàn yǐng jié jīn tiān zhèng shì kāi mù

The film festival officially opens today.

红色幕布慢慢拉开了。

hóng sè mù bù màn màn lā kāi le

The red curtain slowly opened.

Similar Characters

帷 wéi

常 cháng

帻 zé

Practice Writing 幕 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 幕

What does 幕 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 幕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 幕 and 帷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 幕?

What common words use 幕?

How to Write 幕 (mù)