灭 (miè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 灭 (miè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灭 (miè) means "To extinguish / To go out". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 灭 stroke by stroke?

灭 has 5 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 灭 and 火?

灭 (miè) and 火 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 灭?

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

Q: What common words use 灭?

Common words containing 灭 include: 灭火 (miè huǒ) — To put out a fire; 熄灭 (xī miè) — to extinguish; to put out; 灭火器 (miè huǒ qì) — Fire extinguisher.

How to Write 灭

The character 灭 (miè) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

灭 is pronounced miè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To extinguish / To go out.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 灭 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 灭

灭火 miè huǒ

To put out a fire

熄灭 xī miè

to extinguish; to put out

灭火器 miè huǒ qì

Fire extinguisher

Example Sentences

消防员正在灭火。

xiāo fáng yuán zhèng zài miè huǒ

Firefighters are putting out the fire.

火慢慢熄灭了。

huǒ màn màn xī miè le

The fire slowly went out.

墙上有灭火器。

qiáng shàng yǒu miè huǒ qì

There is a fire extinguisher on the wall.

Similar Characters

火 huǒ

灯 dēng

灰 huī

Practice Writing 灭 (miè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灭

What does 灭 (miè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灭 and 火?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灭?

What common words use 灭?

How to Write 灭 (miè)