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

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

The Chinese character 湎 (miǎn) means "To indulge in or be addicted to". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 湎 stroke by stroke?

湎 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 湎 and 流?

湎 (miǎn) and 流 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 湎?

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

Q: What common words use 湎?

Common words containing 湎 include: 沉湎 (chén miǎn) — to wallow in; to be addicted to.

How to Write 湎

The character 湎 (miǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

湎 is pronounced miǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To indulge in or be addicted to.

Common Words with 湎

沉湎 chén miǎn

to wallow in; to be addicted to

Example Sentences

他沉湎于学习。

tā chén miǎn yú xué xí

He is immersed in his studies.

不要沉湎于过去。

bú yào chén miǎn yú guò qù

Don't dwell on the past.

他沉湎在音乐里。

tā chén miǎn zài yīn yuè lǐ

He is immersed in music.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 湎 (miǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 湎

What does 湎 (miǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 湎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 湎 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 湎?

What common words use 湎?

How to Write 湎 (miǎn)