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

Q: What does 袂 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 袂 (mèi) means "Sleeve". with 9 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 袂 stroke by stroke?

袂 has 9 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 袂 and 补?

袂 (mèi) and 补 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 袂?

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

Q: What common words use 袂?

Common words containing 袂 include: 联袂 (lián mèi) — together; side by side; 袖袂 (xiù mèi) — Sleeves; 分袂 (fēn mèi) — To part company (literary).

How to Write 袂

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

袂 is pronounced mèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sleeve.

Common Words with 袂

联袂 lián mèi

together; side by side

袖袂 xiù mèi

Sleeves

分袂 fēn mèi

To part company (literary)

Example Sentences

他们联袂演出。

tā men lián mèi yǎn chū

They performed together.

他的袖袂很长。

tā de xiù mèi hěn zhǎng

His sleeves are very long.

两人在路口分袂。

liǎng rén zài lù kǒu fēn mèi

The two parted ways at the intersection.

Similar Characters

补 bǔ

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

Practice Writing 袂 (mèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 袂

What does 袂 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 袂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 袂 and 补?

What mistakes do learners make writing 袂?

What common words use 袂?

How to Write 袂 (mèi)