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

Q: What does 闵 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闵 (mǐn) means "to feel compassion for / to worry (also a surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闵 stroke by stroke?

闵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闵 and 闪?

闵 (mǐn) and 闪 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 闵?

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

Q: What common words use 闵?

Common words containing 闵 include: 闵行 (mǐn xíng) — Minhang (a district in Shanghai); 姓闵 (xìng mǐn) — Surname Min; 闵勉 (mǐn miǎn) — to encourage / to strive.

How to Write 闵

The character 闵 (mǐn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

闵 is pronounced mǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to feel compassion for / to worry (also a surname).

Common Words with 闵

闵行 mǐn xíng

Minhang (a district in Shanghai)

姓闵 xìng mǐn

Surname Min

闵勉 mǐn miǎn

to encourage / to strive

Example Sentences

上海有闵行区。

shàng hǎi yǒu mǐn xíng qū

Shanghai has Minhang District.

我的老师姓闵。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng mǐn

My teacher's surname is Min.

他工作很闵勉。

tā gōng zuò hěn mǐn miǎn

He works very hard and diligently.

Similar Characters

闪 shǎn

闫 yán

闭 bì

Practice Writing 闵 (mǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闵

What does 闵 (mǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闵 and 闪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闵?

What common words use 闵?

How to Write 闵 (mǐn)