扪 (mén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扪 (mén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扪 (mén) means "to touch; to stroke; to feel with the hand". with 6 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扪 stroke by stroke?

扪 has 6 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 扪 and 㧜?

扪 (mén) and 㧜 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 扪?

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

Q: What common words use 扪?

Common words containing 扪 include: 扪心 (mén xīn) — to examine one's conscience; to lay a hand on one's heart; 扪诊 (mén zhěn) — palpation (medical examination by touch); 扪摸 (mén mō) — to feel; to stroke; to grope.

How to Write 扪

The character 扪 (mén) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

扪 is pronounced mén in Mandarin Chinese. It means to touch; to stroke; to feel with the hand.

Common Words with 扪

扪心 mén xīn

to examine one's conscience; to lay a hand on one's heart

扪诊 mén zhěn

palpation (medical examination by touch)

扪摸 mén mō

to feel; to stroke; to grope

Example Sentences

你应该扪心自问。

nǐ yīng gāi mén xīn zì wèn

You should examine your conscience.

医生在进行扪诊。

yī shēng zài jìn xíng mén zhěn

The doctor is performing palpation.

轻轻扪摸表面。

qīng qīng mén mō biǎo miàn

Gently touch the surface.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扎 zā

扑 pū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扪

What does 扪 (mén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扪 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扪?

What common words use 扪?

How to Write 扪 (mén)