宀 (mián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宀 (mián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宀 (mián) means "The 'roof' radical.". with 3 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宀 stroke by stroke?

宀 has 3 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 宀 and 宁?

宀 (mián) and 宁 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 宀?

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 宀?

Common words containing 宀 include: 宀部 (mián bù) — The 'roof' radical section.; 宀头 (mián tóu) — The 'roof' radical.; 宀字头 (mián zì tóu) — The 'roof' radical..

How to Write 宀

The character 宀 (mián) is written with 3 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

宀 is pronounced mián in Mandarin Chinese. It means The 'roof' radical..

Common Words with 宀

宀部 mián bù

The 'roof' radical section.

宀头 mián tóu

The 'roof' radical.

宀字头 mián zì tóu

The 'roof' radical.

Example Sentences

这个字属于宀部。

zhè ge zì shǔ yú mián bù

This character belongs to the '宀' radical.

宀头是汉字部首。

mián tóu shì hàn zì bù shǒu

The 'roof' radical is a Chinese character radical.

宀字头很常见。

mián zì tóu hěn cháng jiàn

The 'roof' radical is very common.

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宀

What does 宀 (mián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宀 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宀?

What common words use 宀?

How to Write 宀 (mián)