甍 (méng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 甍 (méng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 甍 (méng) means "roof ridge; rafters". with 14 strokes and the radical 瓦.

Q: How do you write 甍 stroke by stroke?

甍 has 14 strokes. The radical is 瓦. 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 甍 and 瓿?

甍 (méng) and 瓿 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 甍?

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

Q: What common words use 甍?

Common words containing 甍 include: 屋甍 (wū méng) — Roof ridge.; 碧甍 (bì méng) — Green glazed roof tiles; 甍栋 (méng dòng) — roof ridge and beam.

How to Write 甍

The character 甍 (méng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 瓦 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

甍 is pronounced méng in Mandarin Chinese. It means roof ridge; rafters.

Common Words with 甍

屋甍 wū méng

Roof ridge.

碧甍 bì méng

Green glazed roof tiles

甍栋 méng dòng

roof ridge and beam

Example Sentences

远处的屋甍很高。

yuǎn chù de wū méng hěn gāo

The roof ridges in the distance were very high.

碧甍在阳光下很美。

bì méng zài yáng guāng xià hěn měi

The green glazed tiles are beautiful in the sunlight.

这座建筑的甍栋很壮观。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù de méng dòng hěn zhuàng guān

The roof and beams of this building are magnificent.

Similar Characters

瓿 bù

甄 zhēn

甏 bèng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甍

What does 甍 (méng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甍 and 瓿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甍?

What common words use 甍?

How to Write 甍 (méng)