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

Q: What does 木 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 木 (mù) means "Wood; tree". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 木 stroke by stroke?

木 has 4 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 木 and 未?

木 (mù) and 未 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 木?

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

Q: What common words use 木?

Common words containing 木 include: 木头 (mù tou) — wood; 树木 (shù mù) — Trees; 木板 (mù bǎn) — wooden board.

How to Write 木

The character 木 (mù) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

木 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wood; tree.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 木 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 木

木头 mù tou

wood

树木 shù mù

Trees

木板 mù bǎn

wooden board

Example Sentences

这是一块木头。

zhè shì yī kuài mù tou

This is a piece of wood.

公园里有很多树木。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō shù mù

There are many trees in the park.

地上有一块木板。

dì shàng yǒu yī kuài mù bǎn

There is a wooden board on the ground.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 木 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 木

What does 木 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 木 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 木 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 木?

What common words use 木?

How to Write 木 (mù)