Writing
模特儿 (mó tèr) — how to say "model" in Chinese
模特儿
Model
noun
Character composition
模
model
特
special
儿
suffix
Radicals / Keys
牛
Cow
#93 · niú · 4 strokes
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
一位模特儿
yí wèi mó tèr
one model
Examples
这个模特儿在台上走秀。
This model walks on the runway.
她是模特儿。
She is a model.
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Frequently asked questions
Model meaning in Chinese
"model" in Chinese is 模特儿 (mó tèr).
What does 模特儿 mean in English?
模特儿 (mó tèr) means "Model".
How is 模特儿 pronounced?
It is pronounced mó tèr (written as mo ter, moter). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "model" in Chinese characters?
It is written 模特儿: 模 has 14 strokes, 特 has 10 strokes, 儿 has 2 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 模特儿?
模特儿 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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