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

Q: What does 泯 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泯 (mǐn) means "to vanish; to die out". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泯 stroke by stroke?

泯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 泯 and 㳄?

泯 (mǐn) and 㳄 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 泯?

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

Q: What common words use 泯?

Common words containing 泯 include: 泯灭 (mǐn miè) — to die out; to be extinguished; 未泯 (wèi mǐn) — Not yet lost / Not yet extinguished; 泯除 (mǐn chú) — to eliminate; to remove.

How to Write 泯

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

泯 is pronounced mǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to vanish; to die out.

Common Words with 泯

泯灭 mǐn miè

to die out; to be extinguished

未泯 wèi mǐn

Not yet lost / Not yet extinguished

泯除 mǐn chú

to eliminate; to remove

Example Sentences

记忆不会泯灭。

jì yì bú huì mǐn miè

Memories will not fade away.

他的童心未泯。

tā de tóng xīn wèi mǐn

He still has a childlike heart.

恩怨已经泯除。

ēn yuàn yǐ jīng mǐn chú

Grudges have been settled.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泯

What does 泯 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泯 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泯?

What common words use 泯?

How to Write 泯 (mǐn)