Common Meanings
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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.