毛
毛 (máo) means “hair”. It is made of 乇 + 一 and has 4 strokes, and is an HSK 3 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).
Break 毛 into its parts
What 毛 is made of
- 乇 tuō — to depend on
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 七 qī — seven
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
毛 stroke order
Example sentences
这只小猫的毛很白。Zhè zhī xiǎo māo de máo hěn bái.This kitten's fur is very white.
鸟的毛是什么颜色的？Niǎo de máo shì shénme yánsè de?What color are the bird's feathers?
Words with 毛
Also built with 乇
Quick facts
| Pinyin | máo |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hair; fur; 0.1 yuan (dime) |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Radical | 毛 (fur, #82) |
| Pattern | Overlapping |
| HSK | HSK 3 (exam 2025) · HSK 3 (2021) · Old HSK 4 |
Questions about 毛
What does 毛 mean?
毛 (máo) means “hair; fur; 0.1 yuan (dime)”.
How many strokes does 毛 have?
毛 has 4 strokes.
What is the radical of 毛?
The radical of 毛 is 毛 (máo, “fur”), Kangxi radical number 82.
What parts make up 毛?
毛 is made of 乇 (to depend on) and 一 (horizontal stroke).
Which HSK level is 毛?
毛 is in HSK 3 (exam 2025) and HSK 3 (2021) and Old HSK 4.
Learn 毛 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 (2021) · Group 36: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.