昧 (mèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昧 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昧 (mèi) means "Obscure / Ignorant". with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昧 stroke by stroke?

昧 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昧 and 旰?

昧 (mèi) and 旰 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 昧?

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

Q: What common words use 昧?

Common words containing 昧 include: 暧昧 (ài mèi) — ambiguous; shady; dubious; 冒昧 (mào mèi) — Presumptuous / to take the liberty; 愚昧 (yú mèi) — ignorant / benighted.

How to Write 昧

The character 昧 (mèi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

昧 is pronounced mèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Obscure / Ignorant.

Common Words with 昧

暧昧 ài mèi

ambiguous; shady; dubious

冒昧 mào mèi

Presumptuous / to take the liberty

愚昧 yú mèi

ignorant / benighted

Example Sentences

他们的关系很暧昧。

tā men de guān xì hěn ài mèi

Their relationship is ambiguous.

我冒昧地问一个问题。

wǒ mào mèi dì wèn yí gè wèn tí

I'll take the liberty of asking a question.

我们不能太愚昧。

wǒ men bù néng tài yú mèi

We cannot be too ignorant.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 昧 (mèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昧

What does 昧 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昧 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昧?

What common words use 昧?

How to Write 昧 (mèi)