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茉mòwhite jasminen, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #13629, Very Hard
茉mòjasmineunknown, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #13629, Very Hard
mò(mo4)mo T4
  1. 1white jasmine
  2. 2jasmine
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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#13629DifficultyVery Hard
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
8Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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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.

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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Etymology of 茉

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

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

Memory hint

herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)末
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
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Origin

茉 = 艹 + 末. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 茉

IDS Structure⿱艹末
茉Full character
=
艹cao3
top
末mo4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say white jasmine in Chinese

“white jasmine” in Chinese is茉mò

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.

When to use 茉

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

Example sentences for 茉 (4)

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伯爵茶、大吉岭茶和茉莉花茶是最畅销的几种传统茶叶。

bà jué chá、 dà jí lǐng chá hé mòlì huā chá shì zuì chàngxiāo de jǐ zhǒng chuántǒng cháyè。

Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Jasmine are best-selling traditional teas.
2
你可以闻到茉莉花的香味.

nǐ kěyǐ wén dào mòlì huā de xiāngwèi.

You can smell the perfume of jasmine.
3
有根圆柱还烧剩一半, 横倒在草皮上, 把茉莉花丛压碎了.

yǒu gēn yuán zhù hái shāo shèng yíbàn, héng dào zài cǎo pí shàng, bǎ mòlì huā cóng yā suì le.

One long column, half - burned, had fallen across the lawn, crushing the cape jessamine bushes.
4
丙二烯氧化物合成酶 ( AOS ) 是茉莉酸生物合成的关键酶.

bǐng èr xī yǎng huà wù héchéng méi ( AOS ) shì mòlì suān shēngwù héchéng de guānjiàn méi.

Allene oxide synthase ( AOS ) is a key enzyme for JA biosynthesis.

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Word Family of 茉

Words containing this character4
茉莉mòlìjasmine
茉mòjasmine
茉莉花mòlihuājasmine
茉莉花茶mòlihuāchájasmine tea
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Frequently asked questions about 茉

It is pronounced as 'mò'.

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