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

Q: What does 抿 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抿 (mǐn) means "to purse (lips); to take a small sip". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抿 stroke by stroke?

抿 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 抿 and 㧜?

抿 (mǐn) and 㧜 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 抿?

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

Q: What common words use 抿?

Common words containing 抿 include: 抿嘴 (mǐn zuǐ) — to purse one's lips; 抿一口 (mǐn yī kǒu) — to take a sip; 抿着 (mǐn zhe) — pursing (lips); sipping.

How to Write 抿

The character 抿 (mǐn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

抿 is pronounced mǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to purse (lips); to take a small sip.

Common Words with 抿

抿嘴 mǐn zuǐ

to purse one's lips

抿一口 mǐn yī kǒu

to take a sip

抿着 mǐn zhe

pursing (lips); sipping

Example Sentences

她抿着嘴笑了。

tā mǐn zhe zuǐ xiào le

She smiled with her lips pursed.

他抿了一口茶。

tā mǐn le yī kǒu chá

He took a sip of tea.

孩子抿着小嘴。

hái zi mǐn zhe xiǎo zuǐ

The child pursed their little lips.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 抿 (mǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抿

What does 抿 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抿 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抿?

What common words use 抿?

How to Write 抿 (mǐn)