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

Q: What does 慕 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慕 (mù) means "to admire; to long for". with 14 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 慕 stroke by stroke?

慕 has 14 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 慕 and 㥯?

慕 (mù) and 㥯 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 慕?

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

Q: What common words use 慕?

Common words containing 慕 include: 羡慕 (xiàn mù) — to envy; to admire; 爱慕 (ài mù) — To adore / To admire; 慕名 (mù míng) — attracted by someone's fame; out of admiration for a name.

How to Write 慕

The character 慕 (mù) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

慕 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to admire; to long for.

Common Words with 慕

羡慕 xiàn mù

to envy; to admire

爱慕 ài mù

To adore / To admire

慕名 mù míng

attracted by someone's fame; out of admiration for a name

Example Sentences

我很羡慕你。

wǒ hěn xiàn mù nǐ

I really envy you.

他很爱慕她。

tā hěn ài mù tā

He admires her very much.

我慕名而来。

wǒ mù míng ér lái

I came here because of its reputation.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

悲 bēi

惑 huò

Practice Writing 慕 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慕

What does 慕 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慕 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慕?

What common words use 慕?

How to Write 慕 (mù)