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

Q: What does 穆 (mù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 穆 (mù) means "Solemn; reverent". with 16 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 穆 stroke by stroke?

穆 has 16 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 穆 and 稨?

穆 (mù) and 稨 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 穆?

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

Q: What common words use 穆?

Common words containing 穆 include: 肃穆 (sù mù) — solemn and respectful; grave; 穆斯林 (mù sī lín) — Muslim; 穆罕默德 (mù hǎn mò dé) — Muhammad.

How to Write 穆

The character 穆 (mù) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

穆 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Solemn; reverent.

Common Words with 穆

肃穆 sù mù

solemn and respectful; grave

穆斯林 mù sī lín

Muslim

穆罕默德 mù hǎn mò dé

Muhammad

Example Sentences

这里的气氛很肃穆。

zhè lǐ de qì fēn hěn sù mù

The atmosphere here is very solemn.

他是一位穆斯林。

tā shì yī wèi mù sī lín

He is a Muslim.

这是一个名字。

zhè shì yí gè míng zì

This is a name.

Similar Characters

稨 biǎn

稳 wěn

稷 jì

Practice Writing 穆 (mù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 穆

What does 穆 (mù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 穆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 穆 and 稨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 穆?

What common words use 穆?

How to Write 穆 (mù)