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穆 Stroke Order — How to Write 穆

Stroke Order

穆 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 禾, 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.

穆 Radical and Character Components

Components:禾㣎

穆 is a phono-semantic compound: 禾 (grain) carries the meaning, while 㣎 indicates the sound.

Radical: 禾 + 11 more strokes

穆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • mù

Meanings of 穆 in Chinese

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mù穆

Gentle; serene; pure and peaceful, often describing an atmosphere or demeanor.
她举止文雅，谈吐穆如清风，令人心旷神怡
Her manners were elegant, and her conversation was as serene as a gentle breeze, making one feel refreshed.
Solemn, respectful, and quiet; often used to describe an atmosphere, demeanor, or building style.
这座寺庙的建筑风格庄严肃穆。
The architectural style of this temple is solemn and majestic.
Silent; taciturn (similar to '默', referring to a solemn or quiet demeanor).
他穆然坐在那里，若有所思。
He sat there silently, lost in thought.
In ancient ancestral temples, 'mu' refers to the junior generation's position, specifically the son's right-hand place, contrasting with 'zhao' (father's left-hand place) in the ancestral lineage order.
在古代宗庙祭祀中，昭穆之序是严格遵循的
In ancient ancestral temple rituals, the order of zhao and mu was strictly observed.

Common Words and Phrases with 穆

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mù穆sī斯lín林
A Muslim; a follower of Islam.
斋月期间，许多穆斯林会禁食，直到日落才进食
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast and do not eat until sunset.

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Questions about 穆

What does 穆 mean in Chinese?

穆 (mù) means “Gentle” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 穆?

穆 is pronounced mù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 穆 have?

穆 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 穆?

穆 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 禾. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 穆?

The radical of 穆 is 禾, and 穆 is a phono-semantic compound.