木偶

mù'ǒu

noun HSK 7-9 #6,353

Measure Word

一个木偶 gè

Meanings

1 puppet
2 marionette
3 wooden figure

Characters

image; figure; puppet

Examples

孩子们在看木偶戏。

Háizi men zài kàn mù'ǒuxì.

The children are watching a puppet show.

他像个木偶一样被人操控。

Tā xiàng gè mù'ǒu yīyàng bèi rén cāokòng.

He was manipulated like a puppet.

Tips

usage

木偶 is used both literally (puppet/marionette) and figuratively (someone controlled by others). 木偶戏 means puppet show.

In Pop Culture

匹诺曹 Pǐ nuò cáo

Pinocchio

wooden puppet who becomes a real boy

Stroke Order

木 mù

偶 ǒu