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谟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
谟móto scheme, to plan; to practiceg, 12 strokes, radical 讠, rank #42996, Very Hard
谟móplanunknown, 12 strokes, radical 讠, rank #42996, Very Hard
mó(mo2) T2
  1. 1to scheme, to plan; to practice
  2. 2plan
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March 24, 2026

谟(謨)mó(mo2)

The character 谟 (mó) refers to the act of scheming or planning, often in a strategic or calculated manner. It is commonly used in contexts involving the formulation of plans or strategies, particularly in formal or academic settings. The character carries a nuance of careful consideration and deliberation in the planning process.

Strokes12Radical讠Frequency#42996DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, strategic planning has been highly valued, especially in military contexts, as seen in historical texts like 'The Art of War.' The character 谟 reflects this cultural emphasis on careful and strategic thinking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'mo' (mó) who meticulously lays out blueprints and strategies for a big project. The character 谟 includes the radical 讠 (speech) hinting at communication and discussion involved in planning, while the 'mo' sounds like someone brainstorming ideas.

Meanings of 谟

mó(mo2)
1to scheme, to plan; to practice
2plan
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About 谟

谟Simplified
謨Traditional
12Strokes
讠Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 谟

Usage Notes

While 谟 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in formal writing and discussions about strategies. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with simpler terms for planning; remember that 谟 implies a more sophisticated or strategic context.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related characters that pertain to planning or strategy, such as 计划 (jìhuà, plan) or 策划 (cèhuà, to plan). Understanding the context and usage of 谟 will enhance your comprehension of formal discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 谟 with simpler terms for planning, such as 计划 (jìhuà). Remember, 谟 is more formal and suggests a deeper level of strategic thinking. For instance, saying '我在做一个计划' (wǒ zài zuò yīgè jìhuà) is correct, but using 谟 here would feel overly formal.

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Etymology of 谟

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

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 謨.

Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
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Phonetic (sound)莫
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Case file: 谟

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 謨.

  1. 1The meaning half讠 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half莫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspeech
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 谟?

Decomposition of 谟

IDS Structure⿰讠莫
谟Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
莫Mo4
right
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How to say to scheme, to plan; to practice in Chinese

“to scheme, to plan; to practice” in Chinese is谟mó

The character 谟 (mó) refers to the act of scheming or planning, often in a strategic or calculated manner. It is commonly used in contexts involving the formulation of plans or strategies, particularly in formal or academic settings. The character carries a nuance of careful consideration and deliberation in the planning process.

When to use 谟

While 谟 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in formal writing and discussions about strategies. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with simpler terms for planning; remember that 谟 implies a more sophisticated or strategic context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 谟 with simpler terms for planning, such as 计划 (jìhuà). Remember, 谟 is more formal and suggests a deeper level of strategic thinking. For instance, saying '我在做一个计划' (wǒ zài zuò yīgè jìhuà) is correct, but using 谟 here would feel overly formal.

Write 谟

谟

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Word Family of 谟

Words Containing This Character3
谟móplan謨
望谟县Wangmo county in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔西南州[Qián​xī​nán​zhōu], Guizhou望謨縣
望谟Wangmo county in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔西南州[Qián​xī​nán​zhōu], Guizhou望謨
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Compound Meaning

What does 谟 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 谟

You can use 计划 (jìhuà) for plan or 策划 (cèhuà) for planning, but remember that 谟 carries a connotation of a more formal or strategic approach.

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