末 Stroke Order — How to Write 末
末 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
末 Radical and Character Components
末 is an ideographic compound. The top 一 of a tree 木.
Radical: 木 + 1 more stroke
末 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mò
Meanings of 末 in Chinese
1
mò末
Tip, end, extremity (e.g., of a branch or object).
树枝的末端长出了新芽。
New buds grew at the tips of the branches.
Referring to the end or the last part of something, often implying a conclusion or finality.
这部电影的末了，主角终于和家人团聚了
At the end of this movie, the protagonist finally reunited with his family.
Refers to something non-fundamental, secondary, or inferior; often used in phrases like '舍本逐末' (to neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial).
我们不应该舍本逐末，而应专注于核心业务。
We should not neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial; instead, we should focus on core business.
Fragments, crumbs, or powder.
杯子里有些茶叶末。
There are some tea dregs in the cup.
In traditional Chinese opera, 'mò' refers to a male role, typically a middle-aged or older man, as seen in terms like 'zhèngmò' (principal male role) or 'wàimò' (elderly male role).
那出经典的杂剧中，正末的唱段总是最扣人心弦的部分。
In that classic zaju opera, the principal male role's arias are always the most captivating parts.
Common Words and Phrases with 末
1
The last scheduled bus, train, or other public transport vehicle of the day.
我差点没赶上回家的末班车。
I almost missed the last bus home.
2
the last reign or generation of a dynasty
这部小说讲述了一个末代贵族家庭的兴衰。
This novel recounts the rise and fall of a last aristocratic family.
3
The end or terminal part of something; an extremity.
这条小路的末端是一片美丽的湖泊。
At the end of this path is a beautiful lake.
4
The last of the three ten-day periods of the 'dog days' (Sanfu), or the first day of this period.
末伏的阳光依然炙热，但早晚已能感受到一丝凉意。
The sun during the last 'Fú' period remains scorching, but a hint of coolness can already be felt in the mornings and evenings.
5
6
minor details; small details or sections
在讨论项目的整体规划时，我们不应过分纠结于那些末节，以免影响大局。
When discussing the overall plan for the project, we should not dwell too much on the minor details, so as not to affect the bigger picture.
7
The last column in roulette, covering numbers 25 through 36.
他在轮盘赌桌上将筹码放在了末栏，期待着好运降临。
He placed his chips on the last column on the roulette table, hoping for good luck.
8
at the end; finally; the last part of something
他花了很长时间才解开那个谜团，末了终于找到了答案
He spent a long time trying to solve that puzzle, and finally, he found the answer.
9
The end of a road or a dead end; figuratively, a state of decline, ruin, or the final stage of something (e.g., a dynasty, a career, or life).
由于管理不善，这家公司已经走到了末路
Due to mismanagement, this company has reached its end.
10
Slack coal; the finest particles of coal produced in a mine, often mixed with rock fragments and gangue.
这家火力发电厂专门设计了用于燃烧末煤的高效锅炉，以提高能源利用率。
This thermal power plant has specifically designed high-efficiency boilers for burning fine coal to improve energy utilization.
11
the last years of a dynasty or reign
在那个辉煌时代的末年，许多经典作品得以问世。
In the twilight years of that brilliant era, numerous classic works were created.
12
the final chapter or concluding part
这本史诗般的科幻小说，其末篇揭示了宇宙的最终命运。
This epic science fiction novel, its concluding chapter reveals the ultimate fate of the universe.
13
The last stage or period of something; in biology, telophase.
这个项目已经进入末期，所有团队成员都在努力完成剩余的任务。
This project has entered its final stage, and all team members are working hard to complete the remaining tasks.
14
Doomsday or the end of the world; the final day of something's existence.
科幻电影中经常描绘人类面临末日的场景。
Science fiction movies often depict scenarios where humanity faces its doomsday.
15
The tip or extremity of something; the peripheral or terminal part.
她感觉手指末梢有些发麻。
She felt some numbness at her fingertips.
16
The last phase of an era or dynasty.
在那些史诗般的传说中，常常描绘了朝代末世的景象，英雄人物应运而生
In those epic legends, the scenes of a dynasty's twilight years are often depicted, with heroic figures emerging as circumstances demand.
More words with 末
- zhōu周mò末weekend
- fěn粉mò末powder
- jiè芥mò末mustard, wasabi
- jù锯mò末sawdust
- qī期mò末end of term
- shǐ始mò末the whole story, the ins and outs
- cuò锉mò末filings
- qiè砌mò末Stage properties, Props
- qī期mò末kǎo考shì试Final exam, Final examination
- shì世jì纪mò末the end of the century, fin de siècle
- mò末wěi尾End, Tail
- mò末liú流inferior, low-grade
- qīng清mò末late Qing Dynasty, end of the Qing Dynasty
- suàn蒜mò末minced garlic, chopped garlic
- xì细mò末fine powder, minced
- zhōu週mò末weekend
- nián年mò末year-end, the end of the year
- běn本zhōu周mò末this weekend
- mò末zào造end, last stage
- xià下zhōu周mò末next weekend, the coming weekend
Idioms with 末
- mò末lù路zhī之nán难the hardest part is the end
- bèi背běn本jiù就mò末neglect fundamental, pursue trivial
- bèi背běn本qū趋mò末neglect the essential and pursue the trivial
- běn本mò末dào倒zhì置put the cart before the horse
- běn本mò末yuán源liú流the whole story from start to finish
- běn本shèng盛mò末róng荣Strong roots, flourishing branches
- běn本tóng同mò末yì异same origin, different outcomes
- fán繁wén文mò末jié节unnecessary complex formalities and trivial details
- fēn分cùn寸zhī之mò末extremely tiny or insignificant
- fū肤mò末zhī支lí离superficial and fragmented
- jìn进běn本tuì退mò末prioritize the fundamental, downplay the secondary
- lí离běn本qū趣mò末neglect fundamental, pursue trivial
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Open the tool →Questions about 末
What does 末 mean in Chinese?
末 (mò) means “Tip” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 末?
末 is pronounced mò in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 末 have?
末 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 末?
末 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 末?
The radical of 末 is 木, and 末 is an ideographic compound.