HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #7611, Very Hard
谋
móu
to seek
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #7611, Very Hard
谋
móu
scheme
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #7611, Very Hard
谋
móu
to plan, to scheme; strategem
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #7611, Very Hard
móu(mou2) T2
1to plan
2to seek
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March 24, 2026
谋(謀)móu(mou2)
谋 (móu) refers to the act of planning or scheming, often with a connotation of strategizing for a specific goal. It is commonly used in contexts involving careful consideration or manipulation, whether in personal, business, or political scenarios. The character can imply both positive planning and negative scheming, depending on the context.
Strokes11Radical讠Frequency#7611DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '谋' is deeply rooted in historical texts like 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, which emphasizes strategic planning in both warfare and business.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise old man (the character 谷, meaning 'valley' is often associated with wisdom) sitting in a valley, plotting his next move on a chessboard. The '谋' (móu) suggests 'move' and 'plan,' so visualize him making strategic maneuvers to win the game.
Meanings of 谋
móu(mou2)
1to plan
2to seek
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About 谋
谋Simplified
謀Traditional
11Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7611Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 谋
Quick Contrast
谋 (móu) vs 策 (cè): choose 谋 when emphasizing strategic planning or manipulation, while 策 focuses more on the method or plan itself.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 谋 with similar-sounding words. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in discussions of strategy or planning. Be careful with the tone; 'móu' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can be easily confused with other tones if not practiced.
HSK Study Tips
Though not in the official HSK list, '谋' can be linked to other action verbs at the same level, such as '做' (zuò, to do) and '想' (xiǎng, to think). Students should focus on using it in sentences that clarify its strategic nuances.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '谋' with '目' (mù, meaning 'eye') due to similar pronunciation. An incorrect example is saying '我谋了' (wǒ mú le) instead of '我谋划了' (wǒ móu huà le) to indicate planning something.
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Pronunciation of 谋
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Simplified form of 謀. Phonosemantic compound. 言 represents the meaning and 某 represents the sound.
1The meaning half讠 carries the sense.
2The sound half某 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayspeech
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 谋?
Decomposition of 谋
IDS Structure⿰讠某
谋Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
某mou3
right
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Which of these is a component of 谋?
How to say to plan in Chinese
“to plan” in Chinese is谋móu
谋 (móu) refers to the act of planning or scheming, often with a connotation of strategizing for a specific goal. It is commonly used in contexts involving careful consideration or manipulation, whether in personal, business, or political scenarios. The character can imply both positive planning and negative scheming, depending on the context.
When to use 谋
Common mistakes include confusing 谋 with similar-sounding words. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in discussions of strategy or planning. Be careful with the tone; 'móu' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can be easily confused with other tones if not practiced.
谋 or something close to it
谋 (móu) vs 策 (cè): choose 谋 when emphasizing strategic planning or manipulation, while 策 focuses more on the method or plan itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '谋' with '目' (mù, meaning 'eye') due to similar pronunciation. An incorrect example is saying '我谋了' (wǒ mú le) instead of '我谋划了' (wǒ móu huà le) to indicate planning something.
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谋
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Grammar Patterns of 谋
谋 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
培养年轻球员应该是所有俱乐部____求发展之道。
Young players have got to be the way forward for every club.
