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侔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侔móuequalg, 8 strokes, radical 亻
侔móusimilarunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻
侔móucomparableunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻
móu(mou2) T2
  1. 1equal
  2. 2similar
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March 24, 2026

侔móu(mou2)

The character 侔 (móu) means equal, similar, or comparable. It is often used in contexts where one item is being compared to another, highlighting their equivalence or similarity in certain aspects.

Strokes8Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese philosophy, the concept of equality and similarity is significant, particularly in discussions of harmony and balance, which are core to Chinese values. The character reflects the importance of finding common ground in relationships and society.

Memory Tip

Think of 侔 (móu) as a person (the radical 亻) standing next to another person, indicating they are equal or similar. Imagine two friends side by side, both wearing identical outfits, to reinforce the idea of comparison and equality.

Meanings of 侔

móu(mou2)
1equal
2similar
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About 侔

侔Simplified
8Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 侔

Quick Contrast

侔 (móu) vs 相似 (xiāngsì) — use 侔 when emphasizing equivalence or comparability, whereas 相似 focuses more on resemblance without the implication of equality.

Usage Notes

侔 is used in more formal contexts and might not be familiar to all native speakers. Be careful with its pronunciation; the third tone (móu) can sometimes be confused with the second tone (máo). Common collocations include '侔同' (mótóng, to be equal or similar).

HSK Study Tips

Although 侔 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares roots with other characters related to comparison and equality. Students should focus on recognizing its structure and meaning in compound words that may appear in advanced texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 侔 with similar-sounding characters like 冒 (mào, to risk or to venture). For example, saying '我觉得这两件衣服侔' instead of '我觉得这两件衣服相似' (I think these two pieces of clothing are similar) is incorrect usage.

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Pronunciation of 侔

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Etymology of 侔

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)牟
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Case file: 侔

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half牟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 侔?

Decomposition of 侔

IDS Structure⿰亻牟
侔Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
牟Mou2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 侔?

How to say equal in Chinese

“equal” in Chinese is侔móu

The character 侔 (móu) means equal, similar, or comparable. It is often used in contexts where one item is being compared to another, highlighting their equivalence or similarity in certain aspects.

When to use 侔

侔 is used in more formal contexts and might not be familiar to all native speakers. Be careful with its pronunciation; the third tone (móu) can sometimes be confused with the second tone (máo). Common collocations include '侔同' (mótóng, to be equal or similar).

侔 or something close to it

侔 (móu) vs 相似 (xiāngsì) — use 侔 when emphasizing equivalence or comparability, whereas 相似 focuses more on resemblance without the implication of equality.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 侔 with similar-sounding characters like 冒 (mào, to risk or to venture). For example, saying '我觉得这两件衣服侔' instead of '我觉得这两件衣服相似' (I think these two pieces of clothing are similar) is incorrect usage.

Write 侔

侔

Practice writing 侔 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 侔

Words Containing This Character1
侔móusimilar
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Compound Meaning

What does 侔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 侔

Make sure to use the third tone, pronounced as 'móu', not the second tone.

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