矛
矛 (máo) · spear
5 strokesSingle unit
矛 (máo) means “spear”. It is a single picture-like unit with 5 strokes.
Break 矛 into its parts
What 矛 is made of
矛 is not built from smaller parts; it is written with 5 strokes.
矛 stroke order
Example sentences with 矛盾
他说的前后矛盾。Tā shuō de qiánhòu máodùn.What he says contradicts itself.
我心里很矛盾，不知道该怎么办。Wǒ xīnlǐ hěn máodùn, bù zhīdao gāi zěnmebàn.I'm torn and don't know what to do.
Words with 矛
Quick facts
| Pinyin | máo |
|---|---|
| Meaning | spear |
| Strokes | 5 |
| Pattern | Single unit |
Questions about 矛
What does 矛 mean?
矛 (máo) means “spear”.
How many strokes does 矛 have?
矛 has 5 strokes.
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.