卯 (mǎo): 4th terrestrial branch — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Animated Stroke Order 卯
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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Two parts (卩) facing each other — originally depicting a door's two leaves, symbolizing opposition.
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Common words and phrases that contain 卯.
the Rabbit (zodiac sign for the 4th branch)
the period of the day from 5-7 a.m.
mortise and tenon (woodworking joint)
to check attendance (historical term)
the 40th year in the 60-year cycle
to eat next year's food; to anticipate one's income
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 卯 is used in context
This year is the Year of the Rabbit in the lunar calendar, with the earthly branch being 'mao', so it's also called the Year of the Mao Rabbit.
In ancient times, officials had to go to the yamen to check attendance at mao shi (5-7 a.m.) every day.
This table is made using the traditional mortise and tenon structure, so it's very sturdy.