铭 (míng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铭 (míng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铭 (míng) means "To engrave; inscription". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铭 stroke by stroke?

铭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铭 and 钙?

铭 (míng) and 钙 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 铭?

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

Q: What common words use 铭?

Common words containing 铭 include: 铭记 (míng jì) — To bear in mind; 座右铭 (zuò yòu míng) — Motto; 铭刻 (míng kè) — To engrave; to imprint on one's mind.

How to Write 铭

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

铭 is pronounced míng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To engrave; inscription.

Common Words with 铭

铭记 míng jì

To bear in mind

座右铭 zuò yòu míng

Motto

铭刻 míng kè

To engrave; to imprint on one's mind

Example Sentences

我会铭记你的帮助。

wǒ huì míng jì nǐ de bāng zhù

I will always remember your help.

你的座右铭是什么？

nǐ de zuò yòu míng shì shén me

What is your motto?

名字铭刻在石头上。

míng zì míng kè zài shí tou shàng

The name is engraved on the stone.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铭 (míng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铭

What does 铭 (míng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铭 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铭?

What common words use 铭?

How to Write 铭 (míng)