闷 (mēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 闷 (mēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闷 (mēn) means "Stuffy; bored; depressed". with 7 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闷 stroke by stroke?

闷 has 7 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闷 and 闪?

闷 (mēn) and 闪 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 闷?

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

Q: What common words use 闷?

Common words containing 闷 include: 郁闷 (yù mèn) — depressed / gloomy; 闷热 (mēn rè) — Muggy; sultry; hot and stuffy; 解闷 (jiě mèn) — to relieve boredom.

How to Write 闷

The character 闷 (mēn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

闷 is pronounced mēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stuffy; bored; depressed.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: mēn, mèn.

Common Words with 闷

郁闷 yù mèn

depressed / gloomy

闷热 mēn rè

Muggy; sultry; hot and stuffy

解闷 jiě mèn

to relieve boredom

Example Sentences

我觉得很郁闷。

wǒ jué de hěn yù mèn

I feel very depressed.

今天天气很闷热。

jīn tiān tiān qì hěn mēn rè

The weather is very muggy and sultry today.

听音乐可以解闷。

tīng yīn yuè kě yǐ jiě mèn

Listening to music can relieve boredom.

Similar Characters

闪 shǎn

闫 yán

闭 bì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闷

What does 闷 (mēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闷 and 闪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闷?

What common words use 闷?

How to Write 闷 (mēn)