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

Q: What does 烕 (miè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 烕 (miè) means "to extinguish; to destroy". with 10 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 烕 stroke by stroke?

烕 has 10 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 烕 and 炅?

烕 (miè) and 炅 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 烕?

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 烕?

Common words containing 烕 include: 烕绝 (miè jué) — to exterminate; to become extinct; 烕火 (miè huǒ) — to extinguish a fire; 扑烕 (pū miè) — To extinguish (variant of 扑灭)..

How to Write 烕

The character 烕 (miè) is written with 10 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

烕 is pronounced miè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to extinguish; to destroy.

Common Words with 烕

烕绝 miè jué

to exterminate; to become extinct

烕火 miè huǒ

to extinguish a fire

扑烕 pū miè

To extinguish (variant of 扑灭).

Example Sentences

这种动物烕绝了。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù miè jué le

This animal has become extinct.

消防员在烕火。

xiāo fáng yuán zài miè huǒ

Firefighters are putting out the fire.

大火被扑烕了。

dà huǒ bèi pū miè le

The fire was extinguished.

Similar Characters

炅 jiǒng

炆 wén

炉 lú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 烕

What does 烕 (miè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 烕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 烕 and 炅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 烕?

What common words use 烕?

How to Write 烕 (miè)