毛 Stroke Order — How to Write 毛
毛 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 毛, 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.
毛 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 毛 + 0 more strokes
毛 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- máo
Meanings of 毛 in Chinese
1
máo毛
Hair, fur, feather, or down, especially as covering on animals or used in products like brushes and textiles.
鸟儿的羽毛非常美丽。
The bird's feathers are very beautiful.
Refers to plant growth or vegetation, often implying barrenness or lack thereof, as in '不毛之地' (barren land).
那片土地光秃秃的，连根毛都没有，什么都长不出来
That piece of land is bare; not even a single blade of grass grows there, nothing can sprout.
Mold or mildew, especially on fabric, often due to dampness or lack of sunlight.
这件衣服放在潮湿的地方太久，都长毛了
This piece of clothing has been left in a damp place for too long and has grown mold.
Rough, crude, or unfinished; refers to a preliminary, unrefined estimate or an unprocessed state.
他对这个项目的成本进行了毛估。
He made a rough estimate of the project's cost.
Gross; not net or pure; referring to the total amount before deductions.
运输标签上注明了包裹的毛重
The shipping label specifies the gross weight of the package.
To act impetuously or rashly; to be impatient or hasty.
你不要这么毛躁，冷静下来再思考。
Don't be so impetuous; calm down and think again.
To be startled, flustered, or lose one's composure due to fright, leading to confusion.
他被这个消息吓毛了
He was completely flustered by this news.
Refers to something small or minor, often used in phrases like 'drizzle' (毛毛雨) or 'minor flaw' (毛病).
外面下起了毛毛雨，带把伞吧。
It's starting to drizzle outside, take an umbrella.
To depreciate; for money to lose its value.
最近物价涨得厉害，手里的钱都毛了
Recently, prices have risen sharply, and the money I have has depreciated.
A measure word for currency, equivalent to 'jiao' (角), which is one-tenth of a yuan. For example, '两毛钱' (liǎng máo qián) means two jiao.
这件商品两毛钱。
This item costs two jiao.
Common Words and Phrases with 毛
1
A traditional Chinese writing and painting brush, typically made from animal hair.
他用毛笔在宣纸上写了一幅字。
He wrote a calligraphy piece on Xuan paper with a traditional Chinese brush.
2
A raw, unfinished, or untrimmed edge, especially of fabric or pottery.
新买的毛巾洗了几次后，边缘就开始出现毛边了。
After the new towel was washed a few times, its edges started to fray.
3
A light yellow Chinese writing paper made from bamboo fiber, suitable for brush calligraphy.
学习书法时，我喜欢用毛边纸练习，因为它吸墨性好，写出来的字有独特的韵味。
When learning calligraphy, I like to use Mao Bian paper for practice because it absorbs ink well, and the characters written have a unique charm.
4
a defect, fault, illness, or malfunction
这台机器最近老是出毛病，经常停工
This machine has been having problems lately, often breaking down.
5
Ground glass or frosted glass is a type of glass with an opaque, translucent surface, typically made by sandblasting or acid etching, used to diffuse light and obscure visibility.
浴室的窗户安装了毛玻璃，这样既能保护隐私，又能让充足的光线透进来。
The bathroom window was fitted with frosted glass, which both protects privacy and allows ample light to pass through.
6
A type of cloth made from animal hair or coarse cotton yarn.
这种毛布摸起来很柔软，非常适合制作冬天的衣物。
This woolen cloth feels very soft, making it ideal for winter clothing.
7
rough; crude; careless; not finely processed or done in a perfunctory manner.
这张木板的边缘有点毛糙，需要打磨一下才能使用。
The edges of this wooden board are a bit rough and need to be sanded before use.
8
A caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly or moth, typically having a worm-like body with short legs and often covered with bristles or fur.
那只毛虫正在啃食叶子。
That caterpillar is munching on the leaves.
9
A fine, sharp hair or bristle on plants or animals; also, a burr or sharp edge on a metal workpiece.
这个金属零件边缘的毛刺需要仔细打磨掉，以免划伤手。
The burrs on the edge of this metal part need to be carefully polished off to avoid scratching hands.
10
digitalis; purple foxglove
夏季，花园里盛开着美丽的毛地黄，为景色增添了一抹亮色。
In summer, beautiful foxgloves bloom in the garden, adding a bright touch to the scenery.
11
Maodou are young, tender soybean pods, often covered with fine hair, eaten as a vegetable.
夏天的夜晚，没有什么比一盘冰镇毛豆和一杯清凉饮料更令人惬意了
On a summer night, nothing is more pleasant than a plate of chilled edamame and a refreshing drink.
12
Hair on the human body and head, or pelage on mammals.
新生儿的毛发通常很柔软。
A newborn's hair is usually very soft.
13
Wool spinning, the process of spinning yarn from animal fibers such as wool or rabbit hair.
这家工厂专门从事优质毛纺产品的生产，深受市场欢迎
This factory specializes in producing high-quality wool textile products, which are very popular in the market.
14
Hair-raising and spine-chilling, describing a feeling of extreme fear or horror.
午夜时分，老旧的收音机突然发出刺耳的杂音，让人感到毛骨悚然。
At midnight, the old radio suddenly emitted a harsh static, which made people feel a chilling terror.
15
A child with dense body hair, often referring to a human atavism.
邻居家的那个小毛孩特别可爱，每次见到他都想抱一抱。
The neighbor's little hairy child is especially cute; every time I see him, I want to give him a hug.
16
A colloquial term for a little child or a young, naive person.
奶奶笑着说：“这毛孩子真是长大了，会帮我做家务了。”
Grandma smiled and said, "This kid has really grown up, he can help me with housework now."
More words with 毛
- yáng羊máo毛sheep's wool; fleece
- zōng鬃máo毛mane
- é鹅máo毛goose feather, goose down
- gāng刚máo毛bristle
- hàn汗máo毛fine hair on the human body
- háo毫máo毛fine hair, down
- huàn换máo毛Molt; shedding (fur/feathers)
- jié睫máo毛eyelash, eyelashes
- líng翎máo毛Feather, Plume
- méi眉mao毛eyebrow, eyebrows
- róng绒máo毛fuzz, down
- róng茸máo毛Fine, soft hair; down
- róu柔máo毛fine, soft hair; downy hair
- shù竖máo毛erect hair, hair standing on end
- zōng棕máo毛Brown fur, Brown hair
- hóng鸿máo毛Goose feather
- xǐ洗máo毛scouring, wool washing
- yǔ羽máo毛feather
- jī鸡máo毛xìn信Urgent military dispatch, Express letter
- yáng羊máo毛mào帽A wool hat
Idioms with 毛
- máo毛fà发sǒng耸rán然hair standing on end from extreme fright
- máo毛gǔ骨sǒng耸rán然To be greatly terrified
- máo毛gǔ骨sǒng竦rán然Hair and bones shivering with terror
- máo毛mao毛léng楞léng楞clumsy and flustered
- máo毛mao毛xì细yǔ雨drizzle or light rain
- máo毛shǒu手máo毛jiǎo脚careless and clumsy
- máo毛suì遂zì自jiàn荐volunteer one's services
- máo毛tóu头máo毛nǎo脑rash and impetuous
- máo毛tóu头xiǎo小zi子inexperienced young person
- máo毛yǔ羽wèi未fēng丰not yet strong or mature enough
- bá拔máo毛jì济shì世make small sacrifice for greater good
- bù不bá拔yì一máo毛extremely stingy
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Open the tool →Questions about 毛
What does 毛 mean in Chinese?
毛 (máo) means “Hair” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 毛?
毛 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 毛 have?
毛 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 毛?
毛 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 毛. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 毛?
The radical of 毛 is 毛.
