汉Chaim Learning Center
Made of 3 radicalsSound

猫

māo

cat

Frequency
#1,673Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

犭dogMeaning苗miáosprout; seedlingSound猫cat

苗 miáo gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

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  1. 1
    艹grassMeaning田fieldMeaning苗sprout; seedling
  2. 2
    犭dogMeaning苗miáosprout; seedlingSound猫cat

Sound family of 苗

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 4

  • 猫māocatHSK 1 Estimated
  • 熊猫xióngmāopandaHSK 3 Estimated
  • 小猫xiǎomāokitten
  • 大熊猫dàxióngmāogiant panda

Sentences 2

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