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Common words with 么
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 什么 | shén me | what?; something |
| 怎么 | zěn me | how?; what? |
| 怎么样 | zěn me yàng | how?; how about? |
| 多么 | duō me | how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc) |
| 为什么 | wèi shén me | why?; for what reason? |
| 干什么 | gàn shén me | what are you doing?; what's he up to? |
| 没什么 | méi shén me | nothing; it doesn't matter |
| 那么 | nà me | like that; in that way |
FAQ
How many strokes does 么 have?
么 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 么?
The pinyin for 么 is me. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄇㄜ˙.
What is the traditional form of 么?
The traditional form of 么 is 麼.