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㣎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㣎mùfine, delicatex, 11 strokes, radical 白
mù(mu4) T4
  1. 1fine, delicate
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March 24, 2026

㣎mù(mu4)

The character 㣎 (mù) means fine or delicate, often describing something that is subtle in texture or quality. It can be used in contexts related to craftsmanship, describing materials, or even the precision of actions. The nuance emphasizes a sense of refinement and attention to detail.

Strokes11Radical白
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, fine craftsmanship is highly valued, often seen in traditional arts such as embroidery or ceramics, where the term 㣎 can be applied to describe the quality of the work.

Memory Tip

Imagine a delicate silk fabric that feels soft and smooth, like the gentle touch of a feather. The character 㣎 has components that suggest finesse, helping you remember that 'mù' is associated with something fine and delicate.

Meanings of 㣎

mù(mu4)
1fine, delicate
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About 㣎

㣎Simplified
11Strokes
白Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㣎

Quick Contrast

细 (xì, fine) vs 精 (jīng, exquisite) — use 㣎 for subtlety in texture or quality, while 细 emphasizes thinness or fineness, and 精 highlights high quality or precision.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 㣎 with similar characters that convey different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as describing art or beauty, rather than in casual conversation. Pair it with words like '工艺' (gōngyì, craftsmanship) for better expression.

HSK Study Tips

Although 㣎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to description and quality. Focus on understanding how adjectives modify nouns in Chinese, as this will help you use 㣎 effectively.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㣎 with similar-sounding characters, leading to sentences like '这件衣服很美丽' (Zhè jiàn yīfú hěn měilì, meaning 'This garment is beautiful'), which does not convey the subtlety of 'fine'. Instead, use '这件衣服的材料很㣎' to capture the delicacy.

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Pronunciation of 㣎

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Etymology of 㣎

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Seeds 彡 falling off a ripe 白 plant 小

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Case file: 㣎

  1. 1The giveawaySeeds 彡 falling off a ripe 白 plant 小
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㣎?

Decomposition of 㣎

IDS Structure⿳白小彡
㣎Full Character
=
白Bai2
top
小xiao3
middle
彡shan1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 㣎?

How to say fine, delicate in Chinese

“fine, delicate” in Chinese is㣎mù

The character 㣎 (mù) means fine or delicate, often describing something that is subtle in texture or quality. It can be used in contexts related to craftsmanship, describing materials, or even the precision of actions. The nuance emphasizes a sense of refinement and attention to detail.

When to use 㣎

Be cautious not to confuse 㣎 with similar characters that convey different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as describing art or beauty, rather than in casual conversation. Pair it with words like '工艺' (gōngyì, craftsmanship) for better expression.

㣎 or something close to it

细 (xì, fine) vs 精 (jīng, exquisite) — use 㣎 for subtlety in texture or quality, while 细 emphasizes thinness or fineness, and 精 highlights high quality or precision.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 㣎 with similar-sounding characters, leading to sentences like '这件衣服很美丽' (Zhè jiàn yīfú hěn měilì, meaning 'This garment is beautiful'), which does not convey the subtlety of 'fine'. Instead, use '这件衣服的材料很㣎' to capture the delicacy.

Write 㣎

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㣎

You can say '这件衣服的材料非常㣎' (Zhè jiàn yīfú de cáiliào fēicháng mù), meaning 'The material of this garment is very fine.'

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