Learn a Chinese Character - 摸

1. Character Basics

Radical: \u62c5 (hand radical, simplified as \u62c5 radical, representing actions done by hand)

Stroke Count: 13 strokes

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: mō (First tone)

3. Meaning

To touch; to feel; to stroke; to pat; to grope; to fumble; to handle; to fondle; to explore by touch; to estimate; to size up; to feel out; to touch on; to handle; to manipulate; to paw

4. Common Words

• \u6478\u6478 (mō mō) - to touch gently; to pat
• \u6478\u89c9 (mō jué) - to feel; to sense
• \u6478\u67e5 (mō chá) - to investigate; to find out
• \u6478\u95ee (mō wèn) - to ask around; to make inquiries
• \u6478\u811a (mō suǒ) - to grope; to feel around
• \u6478\u6284 (mō bǔ) - to grope for; to fumble
• \u6478\u767d (mō bái) - to find out the truth
• \u6478\u5927\u5c0f (mō dà xiǎo) - to size up; to estimate

5. Grammar & Usage

The character \u6478\u0022 (mō) is primarily used as a transitive verb meaning "to touch" or "to feel" with one's hand. It can be used in various contexts to describe actions involving physical contact or exploration by touch. Here are some common grammatical patterns:

• Basic verb usage: \u6478\u0022 (mō) + object, e.g., \u6478\u672c\u5b50\u0022 (mō shū běn) meaning "to touch the book"
• With complement: \u6478\u0022 (mō) + complement, e.g., \u6478\u5230\u0022 (mō dào) meaning "to touch" or "to feel"
• Reduplicated form: \u6478\u6478\u0022 (mō mō) meaning "to touch gently" or "to pat"
• In idiomatic expressions: \u6478\u6284\u624b\u811a\u0022 (mō bǔ shǒu suǒ) meaning "to grope around"
• Figurative use: \u6478\u5927\u5c0f\u0022 (mō dà xiǎo) meaning "to size up" or "to estimate"

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, the action of \u6478\u0022 (mō) carries various cultural connotations depending on the context. In traditional Chinese medicine, \u6478\u624b\u0022 (mō shǒu) or pulse-taking is a diagnostic method that has been practiced for thousands of years, demonstrating the importance of touch in healthcare.

In social interactions, \u6478\u6478\u0022 (mō mō) or gentle patting is often used as a gesture of comfort, encouragement, or affection, especially between family members or close friends. Additionally, idiomatic expressions involving \u6478\u0022 (mō) often convey the idea of exploration, investigation, or understanding through direct experience.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

The character \u6478\u0022 (mō) has 13 strokes. It is composed of \u62c5\u0022 (hand radical) on the left and \u89c1\u0022 (jiàn, see) on the right, symbolizing the action of using hand to touch or feel.

• Remember that the left part is \u62c5\u0022 (hand radical), indicating that this character is related to actions done by hand
• The right part \u89c1\u0022 (jiàn) helps with the pronunciation (mō)
• Associate the character with common actions like touching, feeling, or patting
• Practice writing the character following the stroke order to improve memory retention
• Use the character in common words like \u6478\u89c9\u0022 (mō jué, to feel) to reinforce your memory