楣 (méi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 楣 (méi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 楣 (méi) means "lintel / crossbeam". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 楣 stroke by stroke?

楣 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 楣 and 桫?

楣 (méi) and 桫 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 楣?

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

Q: What common words use 楣?

Common words containing 楣 include: 门楣 (mén méi) — Lintel; 光耀门楣 (guāng yào mén méi) — to bring honor to one's family; 楣梁 (méi liáng) — lintel.

How to Write 楣

The character 楣 (méi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

楣 is pronounced méi in Mandarin Chinese. It means lintel / crossbeam.

Common Words with 楣

门楣 mén méi

Lintel

光耀门楣 guāng yào mén méi

to bring honor to one's family

楣梁 méi liáng

lintel

Example Sentences

门楣上挂着红灯笼。

mén méi shàng guà zhe hóng dēng lóng

Red lanterns are hanging on the lintel.

他想努力光耀门楣。

tā xiǎng nǔ lì guāng yào mén méi

He wants to work hard to bring honor to his family.

这里的楣梁很高。

zhè lǐ de méi liáng hěn gāo

The lintels here are very high.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

Practice Writing 楣 (méi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 楣

What does 楣 (méi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 楣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 楣 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 楣?

What common words use 楣?

How to Write 楣 (méi)