免 (miǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 免 (miǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 免 (miǎn) means "to exempt, to avoid, to excuse". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 儿.

Q: How do you write 免 stroke by stroke?

免 has 7 strokes. The radical is 儿. 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 免 and 兄?

免 (miǎn) and 兄 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 免?

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

Q: What common words use 免?

Common words containing 免 include: 免费 (miǎn fèi) — free of charge; 避免 (bì miǎn) — to avoid / to prevent; 免礼 (miǎn lǐ) — dispense with formalities, you may rise.

How to Write 免

The character 免 (miǎn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 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

免 is pronounced miǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to exempt, to avoid, to excuse.

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

Common Words with 免

免费 miǎn fèi

free of charge

避免 bì miǎn

to avoid / to prevent

免礼 miǎn lǐ

dispense with formalities, you may rise

Example Sentences

这个公园是免费的。

zhè ge gōng yuán shì miǎn fèi de

This park is free of charge.

我们要避免出错。

wǒ men yào bì miǎn chū cuò

We should avoid making mistakes.

请大家免礼。

qǐng dà jiā miǎn lǐ

Please dispense with the formalities.

Similar Characters

兄 xiōng

充 chōng

兆 zhào

Practice Writing 免 (miǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 免

What does 免 (miǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 免 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 免 and 兄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 免?

What common words use 免?

How to Write 免 (miǎn)