How to Write 煤
The character 煤 (méi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
煤 is pronounced méi in Mandarin Chinese. It means coal.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 煤 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 煤
Example Sentences
记得出门前关煤气。
jì de chū mén qián guān méi qì
Remember to turn off the gas before going out.
以前人们用煤炭取暖。
yǐ qián rén men yòng méi tàn qǔ nuǎn
People used to use coal for heating.
矿工在辛苦地挖煤。
kuàng gōng zài xīn kǔ dì wā méi
The miners are working hard digging coal.
Practice Writing 煤 (méi)
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