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沐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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沐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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沐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

沐 Stroke Order — How to Write 沐

Stroke Order

沐 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

沐 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵木

沐 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 木 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 4 more strokes

沐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • mù

Meanings of 沐 in Chinese

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mù沐

When pronounced 'mù', it refers to washing hair or bathing. It is commonly used in compounds like 'mùyù' (to bathe) or in the idiom 'zhì fēng mù yǔ' (to brave wind and rain, signifying enduring hardships).
他们栉风沐雨，在荒凉的野外坚持了数日。
They braved wind and rain, enduring several days in the desolate wilderness.
To moisten, or to receive moisture, favor, or grace. For example, 沐恩 (mù'ēn) means to receive grace or kindness.
我们沐浴在亲友的关爱之中，感到无比幸福
We are bathed in the love and care of our relatives and friends, feeling immensely happy.
When pronounced 'mù', it refers to the practice of ancient officials taking a day off from work, historically known as 'mù rì' (沐日) or 'xiū mù' (休沐).
古时官员每逢十日便有一次休沐。
In ancient times, officials would have a designated day off, known as 'xiū mù', every ten days.
To treat, rectify, or cultivate (often referring to character or temperament).
他花了数月时间沐心性，最终达到内心的平静。
He spent several months cultivating his character, finally achieving inner peace.
In classical Chinese, 'mù' can refer to rice water or other liquid used for washing hair.
古人常将米汁称为‘沐’，用于洁净发丝
Ancient people often referred to rice water as 'mù', using it to cleanse hair strands.

Common Words and Phrases with 沐

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mù沐yù浴
To bathe; to be immersed in or bathed by (e.g., light, warmth, grace).
清晨，阳光沐浴着大地，带来了一天的温暖与希望。
In the early morning, sunlight bathes the earth, bringing a day of warmth and hope.

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Idioms with 沐

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Questions about 沐

What does 沐 mean in Chinese?

沐 (mù) means “When pronounced 'mù'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 沐?

沐 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 沐 have?

沐 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 沐?

沐 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 沐?

The radical of 沐 is 氵, and 沐 is a phono-semantic compound.