民 (mín) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 民 (mín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 民 (mín) means "people / citizens". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 氏.

Q: How do you write 民 stroke by stroke?

民 has 5 strokes. The radical is 氏. 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 民 and 氏?

民 (mín) and 氏 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 民?

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

Q: What common words use 民?

Common words containing 民 include: 人民 (rén mín) — the people; 农民 (nóng mín) — Farmer; 民用 (mín yòng) — civilian use / civil.

How to Write 民

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

民 is pronounced mín in Mandarin Chinese. It means people / citizens.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 民 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 民

人民 rén mín

the people

农民 nóng mín

Farmer

民用 mín yòng

civilian use / civil

Example Sentences

我们为人民服务。

wǒ men wéi rén mín fú wù

We serve the people.

那个农民在种地。

nà ge nóng mín zài zhòng dì

That farmer is farming the land.

这是民用机场。

zhè shì mín yòng jī chǎng

This is a civil airport.

Similar Characters

氏 shì

氐 dī

Practice Writing 民 (mín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 民

What does 民 (mín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 民 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 民 and 氏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 民?

What common words use 民?

How to Write 民 (mín)