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March 24, 2026
茉mò(mo4)
The character 茉 (mò) refers specifically to the white jasmine flower, known for its fragrant blossoms. It is often associated with beauty and purity in Chinese culture, and can be found in various contexts, such as poetry and traditional medicine.
Strokes8Radical艹Frequency#13629DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and beauty, and it is commonly used in traditional teas. The fragrance of jasmine is also celebrated in poetry and songs, symbolizing purity and elegance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful white jasmine flower (茉) blooming gracefully. The radical '艹' at the top represents 'grass' or 'plant', hinting at its botanical nature, while the bottom part '莫' sounds like 'mò', which you can remember as 'more' jasmine for a fragrant garden.
Meanings of 茉
mò(mo4)
1white jasmine
2jasmine
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About 茉
茉Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茉
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful white jasmine flower (茉) blooming gracefully. The radical '艹' at the top represents 'grass' or 'plant', hinting at its botanical nature, while the bottom part '莫' sounds like 'mò', which you can remember as 'more' jasmine for a fragrant garden.
Usage Notes
This character is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, such as poetry or floral arrangements. Common mistakes include confusing it with other flower names; ensure you pair it with the right context, such as 茉莉花 (mòlìhuā) for jasmine flower.
HSK Study Tips
Though 茉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other nature-related words at this level. Students should focus on recognizing its components and pronunciation, as well as its common compounds.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and beauty, and it is commonly used in traditional teas. The fragrance of jasmine is also celebrated in poetry and songs, symbolizing purity and elegance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 茉 (mò) with similar-sounding characters like 莓 (méi), which means 'berry'. Always remember that 茉 specifically refers to jasmine, not other plants.
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Grammar Patterns of 茉
茉 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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伯爵茶、大吉岭茶和____莉花茶是最畅销的几种传统茶叶。
Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Jasmine are best-selling traditional teas.
Allene oxide synthase ( AOS ) is a key enzyme for JA biosynthesis.
Cultural Notes for 茉
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and beauty, and it is commonly used in traditional teas. The fragrance of jasmine is also celebrated in poetry and songs, symbolizing purity and elegance.
Word Family of 茉
Words Containing This Character4
茉莉jasmine
茉mòjasmine
茉莉花jasmine
茉莉花茶jasmine tea
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Compound Meaning
What does 茉莉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 茉
It is pronounced as 'mò'.
The full term is 茉莉花 (mòlìhuā), which literally means 'jasmine flower'.
No, it is more commonly found in literary contexts or when discussing flowers.
