魔 Stroke Order — How to Write 魔
魔 is written in 20 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鬼, 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.
魔 Radical and Character Components
魔 is a phono-semantic compound: 鬼 (demon) carries the meaning, while 麻 indicates the sound.
Radical: 鬼 + 11 more strokes
魔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mó
Meanings of 魔 in Chinese
1
mó魔
In religion or mythology, 'mó' refers to an evil spirit or demon that harms or bewitches people, symbolizing evil forces. It is also used in compounds like 'mówáng' (demon king), 'mózhuǎ' (devil's claw/evil clutches), 'móguǐ' (demon/devil), 'bìngmó' (illness as an evil force).
他与病魔抗争了多年，最终恢复了健康。
He fought against illness for many years and finally recovered his health.
Unusual, strange; pertaining to magic, sorcery, or supernatural power.
这个魔术师的表演真是太精彩了，简直像有魔法一样。
This magician's performance was truly brilliant, almost as if he possessed magic.
Common Words and Phrases with 魔
1
Magic.
在古老的传说中，女巫经常使用邪恶的魔法来诅咒敌人。
In ancient legends, witches often used evil magic to curse their enemies.
2
A puzzle toy, also known as a magic cube or Rubik's Cube.
他喜欢挑战魔方，常常在很短的时间内就能把它复原。
He enjoys challenging the Rubik's Cube, often solving it in a very short time.
3
demons and monsters; fiends
在古老的传说中，森林深处常常隐藏着各种魔怪。
In ancient legends, various demons and monsters often lurk deep within the forest.
4
A demon or devil, often depicted as an evil spirit that tempts people to sin or as the embodiment of evil.
他被内心的魔鬼驱使，做出了许多令人后悔的事情。
He was driven by his inner demons, doing many things he later regretted.
5
A den of monsters; a place where evil forces gather.
这个废弃的地下室多年来一直是小偷和流浪汉的魔窟
For years, this abandoned basement has been a den for thieves and vagrants.
6
Magic power; a bewitching or captivating force.
他通过长期的禅修，据说拥有了某种超凡的魔力，能够平静地应对任何困境。
Through long-term meditation, he is said to have acquired a certain extraordinary spiritual power, enabling him to calmly face any difficulty.
7
Crazy and abnormal; behaving erratically.
他最近总是魔魔道道的，也不知道在想些什么，让人有些担心。
He's been acting a bit strange lately, and no one knows what he's thinking, which makes people a little worried.
8
Trials and temptations, often of a spiritual or severe nature, encountered on one's path.
人生在世，总会经历各种魔难，关键在于如何面对和超越。
In life, one inevitably experiences various tribulations; the key lies in how to confront and surmount them.
9
devil's talons or evil hands/clutches
她努力挣脱命运的魔手，追寻自己的幸福。
She struggled to break free from the sinister hand of fate, pursuing her own happiness.
10
Magic or conjuring tricks involving skillful illusions and sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的巧妙手法变出了鸽子，观众们都惊叹不已。
The magician used his clever techniques to produce pigeons, and the audience was amazed.
11
A person skilled in performing magic tricks; a prestidigitator.
魔术师在舞台上变出了令人惊叹的戏法。
The magician performed astonishing tricks on stage.
12
Demon King, a powerful evil entity, or metaphorically, an extremely cruel and ruthless person.
传说中，那位勇敢的骑士最终击败了邪恶的魔王，拯救了王国。
In the legend, the brave knight finally defeated the evil Demon King and saved the kingdom.
13
phantom; evil presence or lingering negative influence
童年阴影挥之不去，仿佛魔影笼罩着他的心头。
The shadows of his childhood lingered, as if a sinister presence shrouded his heart.
14
Konjac is a perennial herbaceous plant with a large corm, primarily cultivated for its starch, which is often processed into a jelly-like food known as konjac tofu.
魔芋豆腐是一种常见的健康食材，口感Q弹。
Konjac tofu is a common healthy food ingredient with a chewy texture.
15
devil's clutches; evil hands; the control of an evil force or wicked people
他决心摆脱赌博的魔掌，重新开始生活。
He resolved to escape the clutches of gambling and start a new life.
16
a magic wand
小女孩挥舞着手中的魔杖，想象自己是一位小仙女。
The little girl waved the magic wand in her hand, imagining herself as a little fairy.
More words with 魔
- mèng梦mó魔Incubus, Nightmare
- yāo妖mó魔demon, monster
- shuì睡mó魔Sandman, Hypnos
- bìng病mó魔Severe illness, The scourge of disease
- è恶mó魔devil, demon
- mó魔shòu兽Warcraft, Demon beast
- xié邪mó魔evil spirit, demon
- xīn心mó魔inner demons, personal demons
- mó魔fǎ法shī师magician, wizard
- mó魔shù术biáo表yǎn演magic show, magic performance
- mó魔fǎ法yào药shuǐ水magic potion, magical potion
- mó魔huàn幻magical, fantasy
- mó魔yù芋dòu豆fu腐Konjac tofu
- dú毒mó魔Venom, Poison Demon
- mó魔wù物sù塑xiàng像Monster statue, Monster figurine
- shuì睡mó魔chán缠shēn身Sleepy, Drowsy
- zhǎn斩yāo妖chú除mó魔Slay demons, Fight evil
- xié邪è恶mó魔fǎ法Evil magic, Dark magic
Idioms with 魔
- bìng病mó魔chán缠shēn身plagued by illness
- hùn混shì世mó魔wáng王troublemaker or mischievous rich kid
- qún群mó魔luàn乱wǔ舞demons dancing wildly
- xié邪mó魔wài外dào道evil spirits and heterodox ways
- yāo妖mó魔guǐ鬼guài怪evil spirits, demons, and monsters
- zǒu走huǒ火rù入mó魔obsessed to the point of losing oneself
- dào道gāo高mó魔zhòng重profound spiritual or magical powers
- dú毒mó魔hěn狠guài怪Ferocious and cruel demons and monsters
- guǐ鬼guài怪yāo妖mó魔evil forces and wicked people
- xié邪mó魔guài怪dào道evil ways and improper conduct
- xié邪mó魔wāi歪dào道evil ways or sinister schemes
- fēng风mó魔jiǔ九bó伯driven to madness or extreme infatuation
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Open the tool →Questions about 魔
What does 魔 mean in Chinese?
魔 (mó) means “In religion or mythology” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 魔?
魔 is pronounced mó in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 魔 have?
魔 has 20 strokes.
How do you write 魔?
魔 is written in 20 strokes, starting from the radical 鬼. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 魔?
The radical of 魔 is 鬼, and 魔 is a phono-semantic compound.