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

Q: What does 敏 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 敏 (mǐn) means "Quick; agile; sensitive". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敏 stroke by stroke?

敏 has 11 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 敏 and 政?

敏 (mǐn) and 政 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 敏?

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

Q: What common words use 敏?

Common words containing 敏 include: 敏感 (mǐn gǎn) — Sensitive; 过敏 (guò mǐn) — allergy; allergic; 敏捷 (mǐn jié) — agile; nimble.

How to Write 敏

The character 敏 (mǐn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 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

敏 is pronounced mǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quick; agile; sensitive.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 敏 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 敏

敏感 mǐn gǎn

Sensitive

过敏 guò mǐn

allergy; allergic

敏捷 mǐn jié

agile; nimble

Example Sentences

他的皮肤很敏感。

tā de pí fū hěn mǐn gǎn

His skin is very sensitive.

我对花生过敏。

wǒ duì huā shēng guò mǐn

I am allergic to peanuts.

他的动作很敏捷。

tā de dòng zuò hěn mǐn jié

His movements are very agile.

Similar Characters

政 zhèng

敃 mǐn

敄 wù

Practice Writing 敏 (mǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敏

What does 敏 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敏 and 政?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敏?

What common words use 敏?

How to Write 敏 (mǐn)