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March 24, 2026
謀móu(mou2)
The character 謀 (móu) refers to the act of planning or scheming, often with a focus on strategy or tactics. It is commonly used in contexts related to military strategy, political planning, or any situation where careful thought and deliberation are required to achieve a goal.
Strokes16Radical言Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, famous strategists like Sun Tzu, author of 'The Art of War', embody the essence of 謀, emphasizing the importance of careful planning in achieving victory.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise old general sitting on a mountain, plotting his next move with a map. The character 謀 has the radical 言 (speech) suggesting communication about plans, and the component 毛 (máo) resembling the general's hair blowing in the wind as he thinks deeply.
Meanings of 謀
móu(mou2)
1to plan, to scheme; strategem
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About 謀
謀Simplified
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言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
謀 (móu) vs 策 (cè) — use 謀 when emphasizing strategic planning or scheming, while 策 focuses more on tactics or specific plans.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wise old general sitting on a mountain, plotting his next move with a map. The character 謀 has the radical 言 (speech) suggesting communication about plans, and the component 毛 (máo) resembling the general's hair blowing in the wind as he thinks deeply.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 謀 with other similar-sounding words. It's important to note that 謀 can carry a slightly negative connotation when it implies deceitful scheming. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as discussions about strategy or planning.
HSK Study Tips
While 謀 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to higher-level concepts of planning found in HSK 5 and above. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literature and historical texts that discuss strategy.
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, famous strategists like Sun Tzu, author of 'The Art of War', embody the essence of 謀, emphasizing the importance of careful planning in achieving victory.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 謀 with 夢 (mèng, dream) due to similar pronunciation. It's crucial to remember that 謀 relates to planning rather than dreaming; for instance, saying '我在謀一個夢' (I'm planning a dream) is incorrect. The correct usage would be '我在謀一個計劃' (I'm planning a project).
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Cultural Notes for 謀
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In Chinese history, famous strategists like Sun Tzu, author of 'The Art of War', embody the essence of 謀, emphasizing the importance of careful planning in achieving victory.
Word Family of 謀
Words Containing This Character20
谋杀to murder謀殺
阴谋yīnmóuplot陰謀
谋móuto plan謀
谋杀案murder case謀殺案
谋求móuqiúto seek謀求
张艺谋Zhang Yimou (1950-), PRC film director張藝謀
参谋cānmóustaff officer參謀
谋生móushēngto seek one's livelihood謀生
谋取to seek謀取
预谋premeditated預謀
谋划to scheme謀劃
参谋长chief of staff參謀長
谋杀罪murder謀殺罪
同谋to plot同謀
图谋to conspire圖謀
密谋conspiracy密謀
共谋to conspire共謀
出谋划策to give advice (idiom)出謀劃策
合谋to conspire合謀
计谋stratagem計謀
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Frequently Asked Questions about 謀
You can say '我們需要謀一個計劃' (We need to devise a plan).
It is more common in formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation.
Synonyms include 計劃 (jìhuà, plan) and 策略 (cèluè, strategy).
