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

Q: What does 暮 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 暮 (mù) means "evening; sunset; late". with 14 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 暮 stroke by stroke?

暮 has 14 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 暮 and 㬎?

暮 (mù) and 㬎 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 暮?

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

Q: What common words use 暮?

Common words containing 暮 include: 暮色 (mù sè) — twilight; dusk; 迟暮 (chí mù) — late in life; 暮气 (mù qì) — lethargy; listlessness; spiritless.

How to Write 暮

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

暮 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means evening; sunset; late.

Common Words with 暮

暮色 mù sè

twilight; dusk

迟暮 chí mù

late in life

暮气 mù qì

lethargy; listlessness; spiritless

Example Sentences

暮色渐渐降临了。

mù sè jiàn jiàn jiàng lín le

Twilight is gradually falling.

他已到迟暮之年。

tā yǐ dào chí mù zhī nián

He has reached his twilight years.

这个人很有暮气。

zhè ge rén hěn yǒu mù qì

This person lacks spirit and is very lethargic.

Similar Characters

㬎 xiǎn

晬 zuì

普 pǔ

Practice Writing 暮 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 暮

What does 暮 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 暮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 暮 and 㬎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 暮?

What common words use 暮?

How to Write 暮 (mù)