孟 Stroke Order — How to Write 孟
孟 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 子, 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.
孟 Radical and Character Components
孟 is an ideographic compound. A child 子 sitting on a throne 皿.
Radical: 子 + 5 more strokes
孟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mèng
Meanings of 孟 in Chinese
1
mèng孟
Refers to the eldest among siblings, as in '孟兄' (eldest brother), '孟女' (eldest daughter), or '孟孙' (eldest grandson).
她是我们家的孟女，肩负着照顾弟弟妹妹的责任。
She is the eldest daughter of our family, bearing the responsibility of taking care of her younger siblings.
Refers to the first month of a season in the Chinese lunar calendar, typically used in terms like 'Mèngchūn' (the first month of spring, i.e., January in the lunar calendar).
在孟春时节，万物复苏，生机勃勃。
In the first month of spring, all things revive and are full of vitality.
To act rashly or impetuously, without careful thought; reckless.
他这种孟浪的举动，让人感到不解。
His rash actions left people perplexed.
To strive vigorously; to make a great effort (as in '孟晋' meaning 'to strive for progress').
他一直孟晋不懈，终于在学术上取得了突破。
He has been striving relentlessly and finally made a breakthrough in his academic studies.
Common Words and Phrases with 孟
1
The first month of spring.
孟春时节，万物复苏，生机勃勃
During Mengchun (the first month of spring), all things revive, full of vigor and vitality.
2
the first month of winter, usually the tenth month of the lunar calendar
孟冬时节，气温骤降，人们开始添置冬衣
During the early winter season, temperatures drop sharply, and people begin to put on warmer clothes.
3
Meng Haoran (689–740) was a celebrated Tang Dynasty Chinese poet, particularly known for his landscape and pastoral verse. He was a close friend of Wang Wei, and together they were often referred to as 'Wang-Meng'. His poems, such as 'Passing by an Old Friend's Village', typically depict rural scenery and the joys of friendship.
孟浩然是唐代著名的山水田园诗人。
Meng Haoran was a renowned landscape and pastoral poet of the Tang Dynasty.
4
Meng Jiangnü is a legendary figure from ancient China whose tears are said to have caused a section of the Great Wall to collapse after she discovered her husband died while forced to build it during the Qin Dynasty.
孟姜女的故事流传千古，表达了人们对爱情忠贞不渝的赞美和对不幸命运的同情。
The story of Meng Jiangnü has been passed down through the ages, expressing people's praise for unwavering love and sympathy for unfortunate fates.
5
Meng Jiao (751-814), a Tang Dynasty poet from Wukang, Huzhou (modern Deqing County, Zhejiang Province), known for his widely acclaimed poem praising maternal love.
孟郊的诗歌以其清苦孤峭的风格而著称，深受后人喜爱。
Meng Jiao's poetry is celebrated for its austere and solitary style, deeply appreciated by later generations.
6
Meng Ke (Mencius, c. 372–289 BCE) was a Warring States period Chinese philosopher and educator, an influential master of Confucianism after Confucius. Revered as the "Second Sage," he advocated for "benevolent governance," "righteousness," and the idea that "the people are the most important." His teachings are compiled in the book Mencius.
孟轲是战国时期儒家学派的代表人物，他的思想对后世产生了深远影响。
Mencius was a representative figure of the Confucian school during the Warring States period, and his ideas profoundly influenced later generations.
7
Rash, reckless, or impetuous in speech or action.
在没有了解清楚事实之前就下结论，这种做法未免有些孟浪。
It would be rather rash to jump to conclusions before clearly understanding the facts.
8
the first month of autumn; the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
孟秋时节，农作物开始成熟，田野里一派丰收的景象。
In early autumn, crops begin to ripen, and the fields present a scene of harvest.
9
the first month of summer
孟夏时节，万物并秀，生机勃勃，正是踏青郊游的好时候。
During the early summer, all things flourish with vibrant vitality, making it an excellent time for an outing to the countryside.
More words with 孟
- yōu优mèng孟You Meng
- měi每suì岁mèng孟xià夏the early summer every year
- mèng孟zǐ子Mencius, The Mencius
- mèng孟nǚ女Meng Nv, Eldest daughter
- mèng孟zōu陬first lunar month, early spring
- mèng孟jìn晋Meng Jin, strive to advance
- mèng孟chūn春shí时jié节Early spring, The first month of spring
- mèng孟jìn晋bú不xiè懈Unremitting progress, Persistent advancement
- mèng孟xià夏shí时jié节early summer, beginning of summer
Idioms with 孟
- mèng孟làng浪cóng从shì事act impulsively and carelessly
- mèng孟mǔ母sān三qiān迁Mencius' mother moved for his education
- jì季mèng孟zhī之jiān间between the best and the worst
- kǒng孔mèng孟zhī之dào道doctrines of Confucius and Mencius
- yōu优mèng孟yī衣guān冠impersonate or mimic someone
- liáng梁mèng孟xiāng相jìng敬a couple showing great mutual respect
- mèng孟shī诗hán韩bǐ笔excellent poetry and prose
- yī衣guān冠yōu优mèng孟impersonate or mimic someone
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Open the tool →Questions about 孟
What does 孟 mean in Chinese?
孟 (mèng) means “To strive vigorously” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 孟?
孟 is pronounced mèng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 孟 have?
孟 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 孟?
孟 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 子. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 孟?
The radical of 孟 is 子, and 孟 is an ideographic compound.