悯 (mǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 悯 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悯 (mǐn) means "to pity; to sympathize". with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悯 stroke by stroke?

悯 has 10 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 悯 and 怊?

悯 (mǐn) and 怊 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 悯?

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

Q: What common words use 悯?

Common words containing 悯 include: 怜悯 (lián mǐn) — pity; compassion; mercy; 悲悯 (bēi mǐn) — compassion; pity; 悯农 (mǐn nóng) — pity the peasants.

How to Write 悯

The character 悯 (mǐn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

悯 is pronounced mǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pity; to sympathize.

Common Words with 悯

怜悯 lián mǐn

pity; compassion; mercy

悲悯 bēi mǐn

compassion; pity

悯农 mǐn nóng

pity the peasants

Example Sentences

他很有怜悯之心。

tā hěn yǒu lián mǐn zhī xīn

He has a very compassionate heart.

他的眼神充满悲悯。

tā de yǎn shén chōng mǎn bēi mǐn

His eyes are full of compassion.

我会背《悯农》这首诗。

wǒ huì bèi mǐn nóng zhè shǒu shī

I can recite the poem 'Sympathy for the Peasants'.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

Practice Writing 悯 (mǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悯

What does 悯 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悯 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悯?

What common words use 悯?

How to Write 悯 (mǐn)