米 (mǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 米 (mǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 米 (mǐ) means "Rice (husked); meter". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 米 stroke by stroke?

米 has 6 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 is the radical of 米?

The radical of 米 is 米. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 米?

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 米?

Common words containing 米 include: 米饭 (mǐ fàn) — Cooked rice; 厘米 (lí mǐ) — centimeter; 大米 (dà mǐ) — Rice.

How to Write 米

The character 米 (mǐ) is written with 6 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

米 is pronounced mǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rice (husked); meter.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 米 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 米

米饭 mǐ fàn

Cooked rice

厘米 lí mǐ

centimeter

大米 dà mǐ

Rice

Example Sentences

我每天中午都吃米饭。

wǒ měi tiān zhōng wǔ dōu chī mǐ fàn

I eat rice every day at noon.

这支铅笔长十五厘米。

zhè zhī qiān bǐ zhǎng shí wǔ lí mǐ

This pencil is fifteen centimeters long.

妈妈去超市买了一袋大米。

mā mā qù chāo shì mǎi le yī dài dà mǐ

Mom went to the supermarket and bought a bag of rice.

Practice Writing 米 (mǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 米

What does 米 (mǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 米 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 米?

What mistakes do learners make writing 米?

What common words use 米?

How to Write 米 (mǐ)