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卯 Stroke Order — How to Write 卯

Stroke Order

卯 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 卩, 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.

卯 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 卯:卩

Radical: 卩 + 3 more strokes

卯 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • mǎo

Meanings of 卯 in Chinese

1

mǎo卯

The fourth of the twelve Earthly Branches, corresponding to the hour of 5-7 AM, and associated with the rabbit in the Chinese zodiac.
卯时是每天早晨五点到七点的时间，传统上认为这个时辰属兔。
Mao Shi (the Mao hour) is from five to seven in the morning, traditionally associated with the rabbit.
Used in traditional Chinese timekeeping, referring to the period from 5 AM to 7 AM (卯时), or specifically 6 AM (卯正). Also used in phrases like '点卯' (to call or answer roll) and '画卯' (to sign one's name to a register).
新员工入职，每天早上都要准时点卯
New employees are required to report for duty punctually every morning.
The concave part of a joint where objects fit together; a mortise, as in a mortise and tenon joint.
这张桌子的腿和桌面之间用卯榫结构连接。
The legs of this table are connected to the tabletop using a mortise and tenon joint structure.
Deadline; due date for completion or submission, derived from historical terms like 'bǐ mǎo' (催征钱粮，分期追比) referring to tax collection deadlines.
我们需要在卯期前提交所有材料。
We need to submit all materials before the deadline.

Common Words and Phrases with 卯

1
mǎo卯shí时
The period of the day from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
他每日卯时起床，开始一天的劳作。
He rises at Mao Shi every day to begin his daily tasks.
2
mǎo卯sǔn榫
A traditional Chinese woodworking joint consisting of a mortise and a tenon.
这座古建筑的木结构完全由卯榫连接而成，展现了古代工匠的智慧。
The wooden structure of this ancient building is entirely connected by mortise and tenon joints, showcasing the wisdom of ancient craftsmen.
3
mǎo卯yǎn眼
A mortise; a recessed hole or slot in a piece of wood or other material, designed to receive a tenon and form a joint.
木匠师傅精心测量并凿出了精确的卯眼，以便两块木板能完美地咬合。
The carpenter carefully measured and chiseled out precise mortises so that the two wooden boards could fit together perfectly.

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Questions about 卯

What does 卯 mean in Chinese?

卯 (mǎo) means “Deadline” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 卯?

卯 is pronounced mǎo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 卯 have?

卯 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 卯?

卯 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 卩. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 卯?

The radical of 卯 is 卩.