Chinese Character: 帽
1. Character Basics
Radical: 巾 (cloth)
Stroke Count: 12
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Mào
3. Meaning
Hat; cap; headgear; bonnet; crown
4. Common Words
- 帽子 (mào zi) - Hat; cap
- 草帽 (cǎo mào) - Straw hat
- 礼帽 (lǐ mào) - Top hat; formal hat
- 鸭舌帽 (yā shé mào) - Baseball cap
- 军帽 (jūn mào) - Military cap
- 太阳帽 (tài yáng mào) - Sun hat
- 冒顶 (mào dǐng) - To take the blame; to be a scapegoat
- 帽檐 (mào yán) - Brim of a hat
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "帽" is primarily used as a noun and is commonly combined with other characters to form various types of headwear. The most common word is "帽子" (mào zi), which is the general term for hat or cap. "帽" can also be used in metaphorical expressions, such as "扣帽子" (kòu mào zi), meaning "to label someone with a derogatory term".
6. Cultural Background
Hats have played an important role in Chinese culture throughout history, often indicating social status, profession, or occasion. Traditional Chinese hats include the "方巾" (fāng jīn) worn by scholars, the "官帽" (guān mào) worn by officials, and the "瓜皮帽" (guā pí mào) worn by common people. Today, hat-wearing in China is more about fashion and functionality, though traditional headwear is still seen during festivals and cultural events.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 夏天出门别忘了戴帽子，这样可以防晒。
Pinyin: Xiàtiān chūmén bié wàng le dài mào zi, zhèyàng kěyǐ fáng shài.
English: Don't forget to wear a hat when going out in summer; it can protect you from the sun.
8. Memory Tips
The character "帽" is composed of 巾 (cloth) on the bottom and 冒 (to cover) on top. Imagine a piece of cloth (巾) covering (冒) your head - that's a hat! You can also remember the common word "帽子" (mào zi) to help recall its meaning related to headwear.