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HSK 1 word · noun

月

yuè

month; moon

Stroke order

See how to write 月

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

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月

4 strokes

Example sentence

一月很冷。

Yī yuè hěn lěng.

January is cold.

Character breakdown

月

moon

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月

moon; month

A crescent moon with two inner marks.

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Frequently asked questions about 月

What does 月 mean?
月 (yuè) means "month; moon" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
How many strokes does 月 have?
月 has 4 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 月 in?
月 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.