How to Write 鸣
The character 鸣 (míng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
鸣 is pronounced míng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cry / To sing (of birds or insects).
Common Words with 鸣
鸣叫
míng jiào
To chirp / To cry / To call
鸣笛
míng dí
To honk / To sound a whistle
孤掌难鸣
gū zhǎng nán míng
it's hard to clap with one hand; difficult to achieve anything alone
Example Sentences
鸟儿在鸣叫。
niǎo ér zài míng jiào
The bird is singing.
汽车在鸣笛。
qì chē zài míng dí
The car is sounding its horn.
一个人孤掌难鸣。
yí gè rén gū zhǎng nán míng
It's hard to achieve anything alone.
Practice Writing 鸣 (míng)
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