卯
Meaning:
4th terrestrial branch; period from 5-7 a.m.
HSK 4
Frequency:
#795
Pinyin:
mǎo
Strokes:
5
Radical:
卩
How to Write 卯 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "卯" in Chinese
The Chinese character 卯 (mǎo) means "4th terrestrial branch; period from 5-7 a.m.". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 卯 include: 丁卯, 乙卯, 卯兔.
📚 Words and Phrases with 卯
Common words containing this character
丁卯
fourth year D4 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1987 or 2047
HSK 2
乙卯
fifty-second year B4 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1975 or 2035
HSK 2
卯兔
Year 4, year of the Rabbit (e.g. 2011)
HSK 2
卯时
5-7 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times)
HSK 2
己卯
sixteenth year F4 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1999 or 2059
HSK 2
应卯
to answer the roll call at 卯時|卯时[mao3 shi2], i.e. between 5 and 7 am
HSK 2
榫卯
mortise and tenon
HSK 2
癸卯
fortieth year J4 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1963 or 2023
HSK 2
辛卯
twenty-eighth year H4 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 2011 or 2071
HSK 2
点卯
morning roll call
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "卯"?
- The pinyin is mǎo
- How many strokes does "卯" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "卯" mean?
- 4th terrestrial branch; period from 5-7 a.m.
- What is the radical of "卯"?
- The radical is "卩"