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

Q: What does 珉 (mín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 珉 (mín) means "jade-like stone". with 9 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 珉 stroke by stroke?

珉 has 9 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 珉 and 玓?

珉 (mín) and 玓 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 珉?

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

Q: What common words use 珉?

Common words containing 珉 include: 珉石 (mín shí) — jade-like stone; 珉玉 (mín yù) — jade-like stone / fake jade; 采珉 (cǎi mín) — to collect fine stones or jade-like stones.

How to Write 珉

The character 珉 (mín) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

珉 is pronounced mín in Mandarin Chinese. It means jade-like stone.

Common Words with 珉

珉石 mín shí

jade-like stone

珉玉 mín yù

jade-like stone / fake jade

采珉 cǎi mín

to collect fine stones or jade-like stones

Example Sentences

这块珉石很白。

zhè kuài mín shí hěn bái

This jade-like stone is very white.

珉玉不是真玉。

mín yù bú shì zhēn yù

Minyu is not real jade.

他去山里采珉。

tā qù shān lǐ cǎi mín

He went to the mountains to collect fine stones.

Similar Characters

玓 dì

玖 jiǔ

玗 yú

Practice Writing 珉 (mín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 珉

What does 珉 (mín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 珉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 珉 and 玓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 珉?

What common words use 珉?

How to Write 珉 (mín)