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

Q: What does 迷 (mí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迷 (mí) means "To be lost; fan; enthusiast". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迷 stroke by stroke?

迷 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迷 and 迎?

迷 (mí) and 迎 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 迷?

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

Q: What common words use 迷?

Common words containing 迷 include: 迷路 (mí lù) — To get lost; 球迷 (qiú mí) — Sports fan; 迷人 (mí rén) — Charming; enchanting.

How to Write 迷

The character 迷 (mí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迷 is pronounced mí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To be lost; fan; enthusiast.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 迷 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 迷

迷路 mí lù

To get lost

球迷 qiú mí

Sports fan

迷人 mí rén

Charming; enchanting

Example Sentences

我在城市里迷路了。

wǒ zài chéng shì lǐ mí lù le

I got lost in the city.

我哥哥是个足球迷。

wǒ gē gē shì gè zú qiú mí

My older brother is a football fan.

这里的景色非常迷人。

zhè lǐ de jǐng sè fēi cháng mí rén

The scenery here is very enchanting.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 迷 (mí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迷

What does 迷 (mí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迷 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迷?

What common words use 迷?

How to Write 迷 (mí)