面 (miàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 面 (miàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 面 (miàn) means "Face; surface; noodles; flour". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 面.

Q: How do you write 面 stroke by stroke?

面 has 9 strokes. The radical is 面. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 面?

The radical of 面 is 面. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 面?

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

Q: What common words use 面?

Common words containing 面 include: 面包 (miàn bāo) — Bread; 见面 (jiàn miàn) — to meet; to see each other; 面条 (miàn tiáo) — Noodles.

How to Write 面

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

面 is pronounced miàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Face; surface; noodles; flour.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 面 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 面

面包 miàn bāo

Bread

见面 jiàn miàn

to meet; to see each other

面条 miàn tiáo

Noodles

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃面包。

wǒ xǐ huān chī miàn bāo

I like eating bread.

我们明天见面吧。

wǒ men míng tiān jiàn miàn ba

Let's meet tomorrow.

这一碗面条很好吃。

zhè yī wǎn miàn tiáo hěn hǎo chī

This bowl of noodles is delicious.

Practice Writing 面 (miàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 面

What does 面 (miàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 面 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 面?

What mistakes do learners make writing 面?

What common words use 面?

How to Write 面 (miàn)