木偶 (mù'ǒu): puppet

Measure Word

一个木偶 gè

Meanings

1 puppet
2 marionette
3 wooden figure

Characters

image; figure; puppet

Examples

HSK 5

孩子们在看木偶戏。

Háizi men zài kàn mù'ǒuxì.

The children are watching a puppet show.

HSK 7-9

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 Pǐnuòcáo

Pinocchio

wooden puppet who becomes a real boy

Stroke Order

木 mù

偶 ǒu

Related Words

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puppet show / puppet theater / marionette play

木偶戏 mù'ǒuxì #30,607

puppet show / marionette theatre

木板 mùbǎn HSK 7-9 #9,067

wooden board / plank

麻木 mámù HSK 7-9 #9,641

numb; insensitive (physically) / apathetic; emotionally numb; desensitized

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wood; tree; timber / numb; wooden (figurative)

树木 shùmù HSK 7-9 #9,755

trees / tree

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timber / lumber / wood (as material)

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spouse / husband or wife / partner (in marriage)

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accidental; occasional / idol; image; puppet / even number; pair

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doll / puppet / figurine