幕 Stroke Order — How to Write 幕

Stroke Order

幕 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 巾, 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.

幕 Radical and Character Components

Components:莫巾

幕 is a phono-semantic compound: 巾 (curtain) carries the meaning, while 莫 indicates the sound.

Radical: 巾 + 11 more strokes

幕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 幕 in Chinese

mù幕

A covering, curtain, or screen, often referring to a tent or the 'curtain' of night (nightfall).

夜幕降临，城市亮起了灯光。

As night falls, the city lights up.

A curtain or screen, often referring to a stage curtain, a movie screen, or figuratively, the opening of an event or the 'behind-the-scenes' aspect.

今天晚上，音乐会的开幕式非常精彩。

Tonight, the opening ceremony of the concert was very splendid.

In ancient times, it referred to the headquarters or staff office where military commanders worked; extended to mean advisors or staff members (e.g.,幕宾, 幕僚).

他的能力很强，被邀请加入项目组，成为重要的幕僚

With his strong capabilities, he was invited to join the project team as an important advisor.

An act or scene of a play; metaphorically, a phase or segment in life or an event.

这部电影的最后一幕非常感人。

The last scene of this movie was very touching.

Ancient iron arm and leg armor used in warfare.

将士们身披铁幕，英勇杀敌

The generals and soldiers, clad in iron armor, bravely fought the enemy.

To cover or spread over something, often like a curtain or canopy.

夜色如墨，渐渐幕下了整个城市

The night, dark as ink, gradually enveloped the entire city.

Used interchangeably with '漠' (mò), meaning desert.

广袤的瀚幕中，偶尔能看到几株顽强的植物。

In the vast desert, one can occasionally see a few tenacious plants.

Common Words and Phrases with 幕

mù幕bīn宾

an advisor or consultant serving under a high-ranking official, often as a guest retainer.

这位富商聘请了一位经验丰富的幕宾，协助他处理家族产业的复杂事务。

The wealthy merchant hired an experienced private advisor to assist him in managing the complex affairs of his family estate.

mù幕bù布

A curtain or screen used in a theater or cinema.

随着幕布的拉开，观众们看到了华丽的舞台布景

As the curtain drew open, the audience saw the magnificent stage setting.

mù幕fǔ府

Shogunate, a military government in Japan, especially before the Meiji Restoration.

将军的幕府里，文士们正在研讨兵法

Inside the general's mufu, the scholars were discussing military strategies.

mù幕hòu后

behind the scenes; backstage

许多重要的决定都是在幕后经过长时间的讨论才最终敲定。

Many important decisions are finalized after long discussions behind the scenes.

mù幕hòu后cāo操zòng纵

To control or manipulate situations or people secretly from behind the scenes.

小李总是在幕后操纵着团队的决策，尽管他表面上看起来并不参与。

Xiao Li is always pulling the strings behind the scenes, influencing the team's decisions, even though he appears not to be directly involved.

mù幕kè客

A private secretary or aide; an apparitor.

为了拓展家族生意，陈老爷子特意请来一位精通市场策略的幕客，为家族企业出谋划策。

To expand the family business, Old Mr. Chen specifically invited a private consultant (a 'muke') who was proficient in market strategies to offer advice for the family enterprise.

mù幕liáo僚

Aides and staff, especially those assisting a high-ranking official or general.