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苜mùcloverzg, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #93523, Very Hard
mù(mu4)mu T4
  1. 1clover
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March 24, 2026

苜mù(mu4)

The character 苜 (mù) refers to clover, a common plant known for its three-leaf structure, often associated with good luck. It is primarily used in agricultural contexts or discussions about botany, and can symbolize fertility and abundance in Chinese culture.

Strokes8Radical艹Frequency#93523DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, clover is often associated with good fortune, much like the Western symbolism of finding a four-leaf clover. It can also be seen in poetry and art, celebrating nature's bounty.

Memory tip

Think of the character 苜 as a small clover plant growing in the grass. The radical '艹' (grass) at the top suggests its plant nature, while the bottom part '木' (mù) resembles a small tree, reminding you that clover is part of the lush greenery that enhances the landscape.

Meanings of 苜

mù(mu4)
1clover
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About 苜

苜Simplified
8Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 苜

Usage Notes

While 苜 is relatively straightforward, learners should note that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It appears more in written contexts, particularly in agriculture. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; the tones are crucial.

HSK Study Tips

Though 苜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to other agricultural terms at a similar level, such as 草 (cǎo - grass) and 花 (huā - flower). Focus on recognizing the radicals to help with memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 苜 with similar characters like 苗 (miáo - seedling) or 茂 (mào - lush). To avoid this, pay attention to the different radicals and their meanings.

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Etymology of 苜

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

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 目 represents the sound.

Memory hint

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)目
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Origin

苜 = 艹 + 目. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 苜

IDS Structure⿱艹目
苜Full character
=
艹cao3
top
目mu4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say clover in Chinese

“clover” in Chinese is苜mù

The character 苜 (mù) refers to clover, a common plant known for its three-leaf structure, often associated with good luck. It is primarily used in agricultural contexts or discussions about botany, and can symbolize fertility and abundance in Chinese culture.

When to use 苜

While 苜 is relatively straightforward, learners should note that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It appears more in written contexts, particularly in agriculture. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; the tones are crucial.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 苜 with similar characters like 苗 (miáo - seedling) or 茂 (mào - lush). To avoid this, pay attention to the different radicals and their meanings.

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Grammar Patterns of 苜

苜 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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被誉为制造业之乡 、 冬枣之乡 、 ____蓿之乡.

Known as the hometown of the manufacturing sector, jujube village, alfalfa town.

Example Sentences for 苜 (2)

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被誉为制造业之乡 、 冬枣之乡 、 苜蓿之乡.

bèi yù wéi zhì zào yè zhī xiāng、 、 dōng zǎo zhī、 xiāng 、 mù xù.

Known as the hometown of the manufacturing sector, jujube village, alfalfa town.
2
苜蓿在有效钙含量不足的土壤上生长不良.

mù xù zài yǒu xiào gài hán liáng bù zú de tǔ rǎng shàng shēng cháng bù liáng.

Alfalfa will fail to grow well on soils which lack sufficient amounts of available caleium.

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Word Family of 苜

Words containing this character2
苜蓿lucerne
苜mùclover
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Frequently Asked Questions about 苜

苜 specifically refers to clover, while other terms may refer to different types of grass or plants.

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