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姆

姆 (mǔ) · governess

8 strokesLeft–right

姆 (mǔ) means “governess”. It is made of 女 + 母 and has 8 strokes.

Break 姆 into its parts

What 姆 is made of

姆 stroke order

姆 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
姆 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 保姆

他们请了一个保姆照顾孩子。Tāmen qǐng le yī gè bǎomǔ zhàogù háizi.They hired a nanny to look after the child.
保姆每天早上八点来。Bǎomǔ měitiān zǎoshang bā diǎn lái.The housekeeper comes at eight every morning.

Words with 姆

Also built with 女

Quick facts

Pinyinmǔ
Meaninggoverness
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 姆

What does 姆 mean?

姆 (mǔ) means “governess”.

How many strokes does 姆 have?

姆 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 姆?

姆 is made of 女 (woman) and 母 (mother).

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