焖 (mèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 焖 (mèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 焖 (mèn) means "to braise / to stew". with 11 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 焖 stroke by stroke?

焖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 焖 and 炤?

焖 (mèn) and 炤 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 焖?

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

Q: What common words use 焖?

Common words containing 焖 include: 黄焖鸡 (huáng mèn jī) — braised chicken; 焖饭 (mèn fàn) — braised rice / steamed rice with ingredients; 焖肉 (mèn ròu) — braised meat.

How to Write 焖

The character 焖 (mèn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

焖 is pronounced mèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to braise / to stew.

Common Words with 焖

黄焖鸡 huáng mèn jī

braised chicken

焖饭 mèn fàn

braised rice / steamed rice with ingredients

焖肉 mèn ròu

braised meat

Example Sentences

我午饭想吃黄焖鸡。

wǒ wǔ fàn xiǎng chī huáng mèn jī

I want to eat braised chicken for lunch.

锅里正在焖饭。

guō lǐ zhèng zài mèn fàn

Rice is being simmered in the pot.

焖肉的味道非常香。

mèn ròu de wèi dào fēi cháng xiāng

The braised meat smells very delicious.

Similar Characters

炤 zhào

炫 xuàn

炭 tàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 焖

What does 焖 (mèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 焖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 焖 and 炤?

What mistakes do learners make writing 焖?

What common words use 焖?

How to Write 焖 (mèn)