糜 (mí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 糜 (mí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 糜 (mí) means "Gruel". with 17 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 糜 stroke by stroke?

糜 has 17 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 糜 and 糅?

糜 (mí) and 糅 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 糜?

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

Q: What common words use 糜?

Common words containing 糜 include: 肉糜 (ròu mí) — minced meat / meat paste; 糜烂 (mí làn) — Eroded; 粥糜 (zhōu mí) — thick porridge; gruel.

How to Write 糜

The character 糜 (mí) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

糜 is pronounced mí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gruel.

Common Words with 糜

肉糜 ròu mí

minced meat / meat paste

糜烂 mí làn

Eroded

粥糜 zhōu mí

thick porridge; gruel

Example Sentences

把肉剁成肉糜。

bǎ ròu duò chéng ròu mí

Mince the meat into a paste.

伤口已经糜烂。

shāng kǒu yǐ jīng mí làn

The wound has already become ulcerated.

锅里煮着粥糜。

guō lǐ zhǔ zhe zhōu mí

Congee is cooking in the pot.

Similar Characters

糅 róu

糇 hóu

糈 xǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 糜

What does 糜 (mí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 糜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 糜 and 糅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 糜?

What common words use 糜?

How to Write 糜 (mí)