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

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

The Chinese character 勉 (miǎn) means "Encourage; strive". with 9 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 勉 stroke by stroke?

勉 has 9 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 勉 and 助?

勉 (miǎn) and 助 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 勉?

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

Q: What common words use 勉?

Common words containing 勉 include: 勉强 (miǎn qiǎng) — reluctant; to force; barely enough; 勉励 (miǎn lì) — Encourage; urge; 勤勉 (qín miǎn) — diligent.

How to Write 勉

The character 勉 (miǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

勉 is pronounced miǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Encourage; strive.

Common Words with 勉

勉强 miǎn qiǎng

reluctant; to force; barely enough

勉励 miǎn lì

Encourage; urge

勤勉 qín miǎn

diligent

Example Sentences

他勉强同意了。

tā miǎn qiǎng tóng yì le

He reluctantly agreed.

老师勉励我努力。

lǎo shī miǎn lì wǒ nǔ lì

The teacher encouraged me to work hard.

他工作非常勤勉。

tā gōng zuò fēi cháng qín miǎn

He works very diligently.

Similar Characters

助 zhù

努 nǔ

劫 jié

Practice Writing 勉 (miǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勉

What does 勉 (miǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勉 and 助?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勉?

What common words use 勉?

How to Write 勉 (miǎn)