涔 (cén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涔 (cén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涔 (cén) means "overflowing; streaming (of sweat or tears)". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涔 stroke by stroke?

涔 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 涔 and 沫?

涔 (cén) and 沫 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 涔?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 涔?

Common words containing 涔 include: 汗涔涔 (hàn cén cén) — sweaty / dripping with sweat; 泪涔涔 (lèi cén cén) — Tearful; 涔涔 (cén cén) — streaming; dripping; throbbing.

How to Write 涔

The character 涔 (cén) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涔 is pronounced cén in Mandarin Chinese. It means overflowing; streaming (of sweat or tears).

Common Words with 涔

汗涔涔 hàn cén cén

sweaty / dripping with sweat

泪涔涔 lèi cén cén

Tearful

涔涔 cén cén

streaming; dripping; throbbing

Example Sentences

他跑得汗涔涔的。

tā pǎo dé hàn cén cén de

He ran until he was all sweaty.

她听得泪涔涔。

tā tīng dé lèi cén cén

She was moved to tears while listening.

雨水涔涔落下。

yǔ shuǐ cén cén là xià

Rainwater is streaming down.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涔 (cén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涔

What does 涔 (cén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涔 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涔?

What common words use 涔?

How to Write 涔 (cén)