Eyelash: Stroke Count and Writing Guide180

## How Many Strokes in Eyelash?

Eyelashes are an important part of our facial features. They frame our eyes, enhance our appearance, and protect our eyes from debris. But how many strokes are in the word "eyelash"?

In Chinese, the word for eyelash is 睫毛 (máojī)

It consists of two characters:- 毛 (máo): hair, fur
- 睫 (jié): eyelashes

The character 毛 (máo) has 6 strokes:1. Horizontal stroke from left to right
2. Vertical stroke from top to bottom
3. Diagonal stroke from bottom left to top right
4. Horizontal stroke from left to right
5. Vertical stroke from top to bottom
6. Hook stroke at the bottom

The character 睫 (jié) has 9 strokes:1. Vertical stroke from top to bottom
2. Horizontal stroke from left to right
3. Diagonal stroke from bottom left to top right
4. Horizontal stroke from left to right
5. Vertical stroke from top to bottom
6. Hook stroke at the bottom
7. Horizontal stroke from left to right
8. Vertical stroke from top to bottom
9. Dot in the center

Therefore, the Chinese word for eyelash (睫毛 máojī) has a total of 6 + 9 = 15 strokes.

Writing the Chinese Characters for Eyelash
When writing the Chinese characters for eyelash, it is important to follow the correct stroke order and direction. The following steps will guide you on how to write the characters:

1. 毛 (máo):- Start with a horizontal stroke from left to right.
- Add a vertical stroke from top to bottom.
- Draw a diagonal stroke from bottom left to top right, crossing the horizontal stroke.
- Extend the diagonal stroke to the left and add a horizontal stroke from left to right.
- Finish with a vertical stroke from top to bottom.
- Add a hook stroke at the bottom.

2. 睫 (jié):- Start with a vertical stroke from top to bottom.
- Add a horizontal stroke from left to right.
- Draw a diagonal stroke from bottom left to top right, crossing the horizontal stroke.
- Extend the diagonal stroke to the left and add a horizontal stroke from left to right.
- Finish with a vertical stroke from top to bottom.
- Add a hook stroke at the bottom.
- Cross the vertical stroke with a horizontal stroke from left to right.
- Draw another vertical stroke from top to bottom, slightly to the right of the first vertical stroke.
- Add a dot in the center of the square formed by the four vertical and horizontal strokes.

2024-11-19

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