The Chinese word for "Compendium of Materia Medica" is 本草纲目 (Běncǎo Gāngmù). By Li Shizhen (1578), encyclopedic work on herbs and medicines. This 4-character word is commonly used in Chinese everyday conversations and written Chinese.

Learning to write 本草纲目 in Chinese characters helps you communicate more effectively in everyday Chinese situations. Each of the 4 characters (本, 草, 纲, 目) contributes to the overall meaning. Mastering the correct stroke order ensures your handwriting looks natural to native Chinese speakers.

Use the interactive tools above to practice writing "Compendium of Materia Medica" in Chinese. Watch the animated stroke demonstrations for each character in 本草纲目, then test your knowledge with quiz mode. Regular practice with proper stroke order is the key to mastering written Chinese vocabulary.