Character

母

mǔ HSK 4

母 mǔ HSK 4

1. mother, mom
2. elder female relative in the family or clan
3. female (of birds and animals, opposite of 公)
4. the concave or larger piece of a matching pair
5. that which generates or constitutes other things
6. a surname

Words using 母 as mǔ (10)

Structure & writing

母 mǔ — mother, mom

母 is a component in 3 characters

HSK 6

毒 dú poison; toxic substance that chemically damages body tissues and functions

HSK 7

姆 mǔ nanny; person hired to care for children, the elderly, or manage household affairs, usually female (see "保姆") 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot

母 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order