King's Kung-Fu& Tai Chi

Chinese symbol for “model”

模型
mó xíng
model; mold; matrix; pattern

The closest CC-CEDICT match for model is 模型 (mó xíng), defined as: model; mold; matrix; pattern.

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Characters and stroke order

模 mó
model, pattern, standard; to copy, to imitate
radical 75 ⽊ · 15 strokes
型 xíng
pattern, model, type; mold; law
radical 32 ⼟ · 9 strokes

Other Chinese words for “model”

WordPinyinMeaning
典型diǎn xíngmodel; typical case
模特mó tè(fashion) model (loanword)
造型zào xíngto model; to shape; appearance; style; design; form; pose
型号 (型號)xíng hàomodel (particular version of a manufactured article); type (product specification in terms of color, size etc)
模范 (模範)mó fànmodel; fine example

Related words

Other words that share a character with 模型.

WordPinyinMeaning
模式mó shìmode; pattern; model
规模 (規模)guī móscale; scope; extent
大规模 (大規模)dà guī mólarge scale; extensive
模拟 (模擬)mó nǐimitation; to simulate
模特mó tè(fashion) model (loanword)
大型dà xínglarge; large-scale
类型 (類型)lèi xíngtype; kind; category; (computer programming) type
典型diǎn xíngmodel; typical case

See also: Japanese symbol for “model”.

Data: CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unihan Database (Unicode License v3); Make Me a Hanzi (Arphic Public License (graphics.txt); LGPL-3.0-or-later (dictionary.txt)); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

Last posts

  1. Are Polypropylene Escrima Sticks Durable for Hard Contact
  2. How Much Should Escrima Sticks Cost for Training
  3. Why Rattan Splinters and How to Tape It for Repairs
  4. Best Escrima Stick Bags for Durable Gear Protection
  5. Buying Fire-Hardened Rattan Sticks for Martial Arts
  6. Skinned vs Unskinned Rattan Sticks Choosing the Right Gear
  7. How Long Do Rattan Sticks Last in Heavy Contact Drills
  8. Are Foam Escrima Sticks Good for Kids and How to Choose
  9. Best Padded Escrima Sticks for Sparring and Drill Safety
  10. Choosing the Right Escrima Stick Diameter for Your Hand Size