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謨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
謨móto scheme, to plan; to practicex, 18 strokes, radical 言
mó(mo2) T2
  1. 1to scheme, to plan; to practice
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March 24, 2026

謨mó(mo2)

The character 謨 (mó) refers to the act of planning, scheming, or devising strategies. It is often used in contexts related to careful thought or plotting, typically with a connotation of seriousness or deliberation in the planning process.

Strokes18Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, strategic planning has historical significance in military and political contexts, as seen in classic texts like 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, where careful schemes are essential for success.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old man (the character's form) scheming over a scroll, carefully mapping out his plans. The 'speech' radical 言 indicates that this is about words and plans, making it easier to remember the sound 'mó' as he murmurs his thoughts aloud.

Meanings of 謨

mó(mo2)
1to scheme, to plan; to practice
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About 謨

謨Simplified
18Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 謨

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone, as it might imply a negative connotation of scheming or plotting, so ensure that the context is appropriate. Common collocations include 謨計 (mó jì - scheme) and 謨劃 (mó huà - plan).

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in HSK levels, learners should focus on understanding its structure and meaning in relation to other words that involve planning and scheming, such as 计划 (jì huà - plan) and 策划 (cè huà - strategize).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 謨 with simpler planning words like 計劃 (jì huà), assuming they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我在做謨' (wǒ zài zuò mó - I am doing a scheme) is incorrect; it's better to say '我在計劃' (wǒ zài jì huà - I am planning).

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Etymology of 謨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 謨.

Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)莫
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Origin

謨 = 言 + 莫. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 謨

IDS Structure⿰言莫
謨Full Character
=
言yan2
left
莫Mo4
right
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Parts

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How to say to scheme, to plan; to practice in Chinese

“to scheme, to plan; to practice” in Chinese is謨mó

The character 謨 (mó) refers to the act of planning, scheming, or devising strategies. It is often used in contexts related to careful thought or plotting, typically with a connotation of seriousness or deliberation in the planning process.

When to use 謨

This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone, as it might imply a negative connotation of scheming or plotting, so ensure that the context is appropriate. Common collocations include 謨計 (mó jì - scheme) and 謨劃 (mó huà - plan).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 謨 with simpler planning words like 計劃 (jì huà), assuming they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我在做謨' (wǒ zài zuò mó - I am doing a scheme) is incorrect; it's better to say '我在計劃' (wǒ zài jì huà - I am planning).

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Word Family of 謨

Words Containing This Character3
谟móplan謨
望谟县Wangmo county in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔西南州[Qián​xī​nán​zhōu], Guizhou望謨縣
望谟Wangmo county in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔西南州[Qián​xī​nán​zhōu], Guizhou望謨
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Frequently Asked Questions about 謨

You can use 謨 in a sentence like '他在謨劃新的計劃' (tā zài mó huà xīn de jì huà - He is scheming a new plan).

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