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

Q: What does 霉 (méi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 霉 (méi) means "Mold; mildew". with 15 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 霉 stroke by stroke?

霉 has 15 strokes. The radical is 雨. 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 霉 and 零?

霉 (méi) and 零 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 霉?

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

Q: What common words use 霉?

Common words containing 霉 include: 发霉 (fā méi) — to go moldy; to become mildewed; 倒霉 (dǎo méi) — Unlucky; out of luck.; 霉雨 (méi yǔ) — Plum rains; rainy season in East Asia.

How to Write 霉

The character 霉 (méi) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

霉 is pronounced méi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mold; mildew.

Common Words with 霉

发霉 fā méi

to go moldy; to become mildewed

倒霉 dǎo méi

Unlucky; out of luck.

霉雨 méi yǔ

Plum rains; rainy season in East Asia

Example Sentences

面包发霉了。

miàn bāo fā méi le

The bread has gone moldy.

我今天真倒霉。

wǒ jīn tiān zhēn dǎo méi

I'm really unlucky today.

霉雨季节很潮湿。

méi yǔ jì jié hěn cháo shī

The plum rain season is very humid.

Similar Characters

零 líng

雷 léi

雹 báo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 霉

What does 霉 (méi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 霉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 霉 and 零?

What mistakes do learners make writing 霉?

What common words use 霉?

How to Write 霉 (méi)