密 (mì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 密 (mì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 密 (mì) means "dense; secret". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 密 stroke by stroke?

密 has 11 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 密 and 客?

密 (mì) and 客 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 密?

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

Q: What common words use 密?

Common words containing 密 include: 秘密 (mì mì) — secret; 密码 (mì mǎ) — password; code; 亲密 (qīn mì) — intimate; close.

How to Write 密

The character 密 (mì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

密 is pronounced mì in Mandarin Chinese. It means dense; secret.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 密 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 密

秘密 mì mì

secret

密码 mì mǎ

password; code

亲密 qīn mì

intimate; close

Example Sentences

这是一个小秘密。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo mì mì

This is a little secret.

请不要告诉别人密码。

qǐng bú yào gào sù bié rén mì mǎ

Please don't tell others the password.

他们的关系很亲密。

tā men de guān xì hěn qīn mì

Their relationship is very close.

Similar Characters

客 kè

宣 xuān

室 shì

Practice Writing 密 (mì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 密

What does 密 (mì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 密 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 密 and 客?

What mistakes do learners make writing 密?

What common words use 密?

How to Write 密 (mì)