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

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

The Chinese character 绵 (mián) means "soft; continuous; cotton-like". with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绵 stroke by stroke?

绵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绵 and 绑?

绵 (mián) and 绑 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 绵?

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

Q: What common words use 绵?

Common words containing 绵 include: 绵羊 (mián yáng) — sheep; 绵延 (mián yán) — to stretch; to be continuous; 连绵 (lián mián) — continuous / unbroken.

How to Write 绵

The character 绵 (mián) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绵 is pronounced mián in Mandarin Chinese. It means soft; continuous; cotton-like.

Common Words with 绵

绵羊 mián yáng

sheep

绵延 mián yán

to stretch; to be continuous

连绵 lián mián

continuous / unbroken

Example Sentences

草地上有几只绵羊。

cǎo dì shàng yǒu jǐ zhī mián yáng

There are a few sheep on the grass.

山脉绵延千里。

shān mài mián yán qiān lǐ

The mountain range stretches for thousands of miles.

阴雨天气连绵不断。

yīn yǔ tiān qì lián mián bù duàn

The rainy weather continues without end.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绵

What does 绵 (mián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绵 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绵?

What common words use 绵?

How to Write 绵 (mián)