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

Q: What does 魅 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 魅 (mèi) means "Charm". with 14 strokes and the radical 鬼.

Q: How do you write 魅 stroke by stroke?

魅 has 14 strokes. The radical is 鬼. 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 魅 and 魁?

魅 (mèi) and 魁 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 魅?

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

Q: What common words use 魅?

Common words containing 魅 include: 魅力 (mèi lì) — Charm; 魅惑 (mèi huò) — To bewitch; 魑魅 (chī mèi) — mountain demons and evil spirits.

How to Write 魅

The character 魅 (mèi) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鬼 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

魅 is pronounced mèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Charm.

Common Words with 魅

魅力 mèi lì

Charm

魅惑 mèi huò

To bewitch

魑魅 chī mèi

mountain demons and evil spirits

Example Sentences

他的笑容很有魅力。

tā de xiào róng hěn yǒu mèi lì

His smile is very charming.

这种颜色很魅惑。

zhè zhǒng yán sè hěn mèi huò

This color is very alluring.

森林里有魑魅。

sēn lín lǐ yǒu chī mèi

There are mountain demons in the forest.

Similar Characters

魁 kuí

魂 hún

魃 bá

Practice Writing 魅 (mèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魅

What does 魅 (mèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 魅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 魅 and 魁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 魅?

What common words use 魅?

How to Write 魅 (mèi)