摩 Stroke Order — How to Write 摩
摩 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 手, 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.
摩 Radical and Character Components
摩 is a phono-semantic compound: 手 (hand) carries the meaning, while 麻 indicates the sound.
Radical: 手 + 11 more strokes
摩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mó
- mā
Meanings of 摩 in Chinese
1
mó摩
To rub, chafe, or come into close contact; often implying physical interaction or extreme proximity, as in 'to rub against' or 'sky-scraping'.
在旅游旺季，热门景点总是人潮涌动，摩肩接踵。
During peak tourist season, popular attractions are always bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder.
To touch, stroke, or rub gently, as in 'to fondle' or 'to caress'.
她轻轻地摩挲着猫咪的毛发。
She gently stroked the cat's fur.
To study, ponder, or observe (e.g., through close examination or discussion).
我们应该多去观摩别人的作品，从中学习优点
We should observe others' works more often and learn from their strengths.
To rub or chafe, similar to '磨'.
手掌在粗糙的木头上摩挲。
Palms rubbed on the rough wood.
2
mā摩
To caress or stroke gently with the hand.
她轻轻地摩挲着猫咪柔软的毛发。
She gently caressed the cat's soft fur.
Common Words and Phrases with 摩
1
Rubbing one surface against another; the resistance (friction) generated by this action; or a conflict between differing views or interests.
她用一块布轻轻摩擦桌面，清除灰尘。
She gently rubbed the table with a cloth to remove dust.
2
Friction is the force that resists motion when two surfaces are in contact.
鞋底的摩擦力帮助我们走路时不会滑倒。
The friction from the soles of our shoes helps us not slip when walking.
3
modern or fashionable
这件家具设计很摩登，非常符合现代家居的审美。
This piece of furniture is designed in a very modern way, perfectly fitting the aesthetics of contemporary home decor.
4
to dedicate oneself completely to the welfare of mankind, sparing no effort
为了完成这项造福人类的伟大工程，无数科学家摩顶放踵，付出了毕生精力
To complete this great project that benefits humanity, countless scientists spared no effort, dedicating their entire lives' energy.
5
Mole is the SI unit of amount of substance, equal to the number of elementary entities (such as atoms, molecules, ions, or electrons) in 0.012 kilogram of carbon-12.
在化学中，摩尔是衡量物质数量的基本单位。
In chemistry, the mole is a fundamental unit for measuring the amount of substance.
6
to rub shoulders and touch heels; extremely crowded, with people jostling each other.
每逢周末，市中心的商场里总是摩肩接踵，人流如织
Every weekend, the shopping malls in the city center are always extremely crowded, with people packed shoulder to shoulder and heel to heel.
7
To rub one's fists and wipe one's palms, indicating eagerness to start a task or a fight.
比赛前，运动员们摩拳擦掌，期待在赛场上展现自己的实力。
Before the competition, the athletes were rubbing their fists and wiping their palms, eager to display their strength on the field.
8
To gently stroke or caress with the hand.
她轻轻摩挲着怀里的猫咪，感受着它柔软的毛发。
She gently stroked the cat in her arms, feeling its soft fur.
9
sky-scraping
上海的摩天大楼矗立在黄浦江边，夜晚灯火辉煌，构成了一道亮丽的风景线。
Shanghai's skyscraping buildings stand along the Huangpu River, brightly lit at night, forming a stunning skyline.
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A two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine, typically designed for one or two riders.
他戴上头盔，骑着摩托车沿着乡村小路行驶
He put on his helmet and rode his motorcycle along the country road.
13
enjoyably caress and play
老人小心翼翼地摩玩着手中的玉佩，眼中充满爱意。
The old man carefully caressed and admired the jade pendant in his hand, his eyes full of love.
More words with 摩
- àn按mó摩Massage
- chuǎi揣mó摩Fathom, Conjecture
- guān观mó摩Observe, Watch and learn
- mó摩jié羯zuò座Capricorn, The Goat
- xiǎo小mó摩cā擦Minor disagreement, Squabble
- mó摩tiān天dà大lóu楼skyscraper
- mó摩cā擦hòu后after friction, post-friction
- mó摩cā擦shēng生huǒ火friction fire, make fire by rubbing
- mó摩tuō托chē车shǒu手motorcyclist, biker
- fā发shēng生mó摩cā擦friction occurs, have friction
Idioms with 摩
- mó摩dǐng顶zhì至zhǒng踵to exert oneself to the utmost
- mó摩jiān肩cā擦bèi背extremely crowded with people
- mó摩jiān肩cā擦zhǒng踵jostling in a surging crowd
- mó摩jiān肩rú如yún云a jostling, extremely dense crowd
- jī击gǔ毂mó摩jiān肩bustling with crowds and traffic
- jiǎn简liàn练chuǎi揣mó摩diligently study and refine a skill
- lì历shì世mó摩dùn钝inspire the dull-witted to strive
- lì砺shì世mó摩dùn钝inspire and enlighten the dull
- mó摩dǐng顶zhì至zú足work tirelessly and selflessly
- mó摩jiān肩jī击gǔ毂bustling crowds and traffic
- mó摩jiān肩jiē接gǔ毂crowded and bustling with people and vehicles
- mó摩kǒu口gāo膏shé舌have a glib and malicious tongue
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Open the tool →Questions about 摩
What does 摩 mean in Chinese?
摩 (mó) means “To touch” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 摩?
摩 has 2 pronunciations: mó, mā.
How many strokes does 摩 have?
摩 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 摩?
摩 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 手. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 摩?
The radical of 摩 is 手, and 摩 is a phono-semantic compound.