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

Q: What does 蔑 (miè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蔑 (miè) means "To despise / To slight". with 14 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蔑 stroke by stroke?

蔑 has 14 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蔑 and 莿?

蔑 (miè) and 莿 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 蔑?

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

Q: What common words use 蔑?

Common words containing 蔑 include: 轻蔑 (qīng miè) — Scornful; disdainful; 蔑视 (miè shì) — To look down upon / Contempt; 污蔑 (wū miè) — Slander / Defame.

How to Write 蔑

The character 蔑 (miè) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蔑 is pronounced miè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To despise / To slight.

Common Words with 蔑

轻蔑 qīng miè

Scornful; disdainful

蔑视 miè shì

To look down upon / Contempt

污蔑 wū miè

Slander / Defame

Example Sentences

他的眼神很轻蔑。

tā de yǎn shén hěn qīng miè

His gaze is very scornful.

我们不能蔑视他人。

wǒ men bù néng miè shì tā rén

We cannot despise others.

这是对他的污蔑。

zhè shì duì tā de wū miè

This is a slander against him.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菐 pú

萠 pān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔑

What does 蔑 (miè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蔑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蔑 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蔑?

What common words use 蔑?

How to Write 蔑 (miè)