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

Q: What does 目 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 目 (mù) means "eye; item; list". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 目 stroke by stroke?

目 has 5 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 目 and 盯?

目 (mù) and 盯 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 目?

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

Q: What common words use 目?

Common words containing 目 include: 目标 (mù biāo) — goal; target; objective; 目前 (mù qián) — at present; currently; 节目 (jié mù) — Program / Show.

How to Write 目

The character 目 (mù) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

目 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means eye; item; list.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 目 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 目

目标 mù biāo

goal; target; objective

目前 mù qián

at present; currently

节目 jié mù

Program / Show

Example Sentences

你的学习目标是什么？

nǐ de xué xí mù biāo shì shén me

What are your learning goals?

目前他不在办公室。

mù qián tā bù zài bàn gōng shì

He is not in the office at the moment.

这个电视节目很好看。

zhè ge diàn shì jié mù hěn hǎo kàn

This TV show is very good.

Similar Characters

盯 dīng

Practice Writing 目 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 目

What does 目 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 目 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 目 and 盯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 目?

What common words use 目?

How to Write 目 (mù)