摁 (èn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 摁 (èn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摁 (èn) means "press / push". with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 摁 stroke by stroke?

摁 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 摁 and 挲?

摁 (èn) and 挲 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 摁?

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

Q: What common words use 摁?

Common words containing 摁 include: 摁铃 (èn líng) — ring the bell; 摁住 (èn zhù) — press down; 摁电梯 (èn diàn tī) — press the elevator button.

How to Write 摁

The character 摁 (èn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

摁 is pronounced èn in Mandarin Chinese. It means press / push.

Common Words with 摁

摁铃 èn líng

ring the bell

摁住 èn zhù

press down

摁电梯 èn diàn tī

press the elevator button

Example Sentences

请摁一下门铃。

qǐng èn yī xià mén líng

Please press the doorbell.

用手摁住纸张。

yòng shǒu èn zhù zhǐ zhāng

Press down on the paper with your hand.

帮我摁一下电梯。

bāng wǒ èn yī xià diàn tī

Help me press the elevator button.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 摁 (èn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摁

What does 摁 (èn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摁 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摁?

What common words use 摁?

How to Write 摁 (èn)