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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
懋màogrand, majestic, splendidg, 17 strokes, radical 心
懋màoto be hardworkingunknown, 17 strokes, radical 心
懋màoluxuriantunknown, 17 strokes, radical 心
mào(mao4)mao T4
  1. 1grand, majestic, splendid
  2. 2to be hardworking
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March 24, 2026

懋mào(mao4)

The character 懋 (mào) conveys the idea of something being grand, majestic, or splendid. It can also imply hard work and luxuriance, often used in literary or formal contexts to describe impressive achievements or flourishing conditions.

Strokes17Radical心
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of grandeur is often tied to nature and personal achievements, with many poems and songs celebrating the beauty of landscapes and the hard work behind success. 懋 can be seen in literary references that honor both nature and human endeavors.

Memory tip

Imagine a majestic mountain (山) that is hard to climb (劳). The character 懋 combines the notion of grandeur and effort, as you must work hard to reach its peak. This can help you remember both its pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 懋

mào(mao4)
1grand, majestic, splendid
2to be hardworking
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About 懋

懋Simplified
17Strokes
心Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 懋, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal writing or literature rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases describing achievements or natural beauty.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its literary usage and connect it with other characters that convey grandeur or effort, such as 伟 (wěi, great) and 努力 (nǔlì, to strive). Understanding its context will enhance vocabulary comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 懋 with similar characters like 煤 (méi, coal) due to the tone. Another common mistake is using it in casual speech, while it is best suited for formal contexts. For example, saying '我今天很懋' (I am very grand today) is incorrect; instead, you might use '我今天很努力' (I worked hard today).

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Etymology of 懋

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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heart

Semantic (meaning)心
+
Phonetic (sound)楙
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Origin

懋 = 心 + 楙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 懋

IDS Structure⿱楙心
懋Full character
=
楙mao4
top
心xin1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say grand, majestic, splendid in Chinese

“grand, majestic, splendid” in Chinese is懋mào

The character 懋 (mào) conveys the idea of something being grand, majestic, or splendid. It can also imply hard work and luxuriance, often used in literary or formal contexts to describe impressive achievements or flourishing conditions.

When to use 懋

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 懋, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal writing or literature rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases describing achievements or natural beauty.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 懋 with similar characters like 煤 (méi, coal) due to the tone. Another common mistake is using it in casual speech, while it is best suited for formal contexts. For example, saying '我今天很懋' (I am very grand today) is incorrect; instead, you might use '我今天很努力' (I worked hard today).

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Word Family of 懋

Words containing this character2
懋màoluxuriant
罗懋登Luo Maodeng (16th century), Ming author of operas and popular fiction羅懋登
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Frequently Asked Questions about 懋

It is pronounced with a falling tone: mào.

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