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

Q: What does 縻 (mí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 縻 (mí) means "to tie up". with 17 strokes and the radical 糸.

Q: How do you write 縻 stroke by stroke?

縻 has 17 strokes. The radical is 糸. 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 縻 and 縩?

縻 (mí) and 縩 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 縻?

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

Q: What common words use 縻?

Common words containing 縻 include: 羁縻 (jī mí) — To restrain; to control (historically used for frontier tribes); 縻费 (mí fèi) — to waste or squander; 縻系 (mí xì) — to bind or tie up.

How to Write 縻

The character 縻 (mí) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 糸 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

縻 is pronounced mí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tie up.

Common Words with 縻

羁縻 jī mí

To restrain; to control (historically used for frontier tribes)

縻费 mí fèi

to waste or squander

縻系 mí xì

to bind or tie up

Example Sentences

这种政策叫羁縻。

zhè zhǒng zhèng cè jiào jī mí

This policy is called 'Jimi' (a policy of loose rein).

不要縻费时间。

bú yào mí fèi shí jiān

Don't waste time.

两人关系有縻系。

liǎng rén guān xì yǒu mí xì

There is a bond between the two.

Similar Characters

縩 cài

繁 fán

繇 yáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 縻

What does 縻 (mí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 縻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 縻 and 縩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 縻?

What common words use 縻?

How to Write 縻 (mí)