月 (yuè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 月 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 月 (yuè) means "month; moon". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 月 stroke by stroke?

月 has 4 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 月 and 有?

月 (yuè) and 有 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 月?

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

Q: What common words use 月?

Common words containing 月 include: 月亮 (yuè liàng) — the moon; 月份 (yuè fèn) — month; 一个月 (yí gè yuè) — one month.

How to Write 月

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

月 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means month; moon.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 月 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 月

月亮 yuè liàng

the moon

月份 yuè fèn

month

一个月 yí gè yuè

one month

Example Sentences

月亮很圆。

yuè liàng hěn yuán

The moon is very round.

现在是几月份？

xiàn zài shì jǐ yuè fèn

What month is it now?

我学了一个月。

wǒ xué le yí gè yuè

I studied for a month.

Similar Characters

有 yǒu

肋 lē

肌 jī

Practice Writing 月 (yuè)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 月 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 月

What does 月 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 月 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 月 and 有?

What mistakes do learners make writing 月?

What common words use 月?

How to Write 月 (yuè)