命 (mìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 命 (mìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 命 (mìng) means "life; fate; command". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 命 stroke by stroke?

命 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 命 and 吁?

命 (mìng) and 吁 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 命?

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

Q: What common words use 命?

Common words containing 命 include: 生命 (shēng mìng) — life; 命令 (mìng lìng) — command; order; 救命 (jiù mìng) — Help!; to save a life.

How to Write 命

The character 命 (mìng) 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

命 is pronounced mìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means life; fate; command.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 命 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 命

生命 shēng mìng

life

命令 mìng lìng

command; order

救命 jiù mìng

Help!; to save a life

Example Sentences

水是生命的源泉。

shuǐ shì shēng mìng de yuán quán

Water is the source of life.

这是一个重要的命令。

zhè shì yí gè zhòng yào de mìng lìng

This is an important command.

有人在大声喊救命。

yǒu rén zài dà shēng hǎn jiù mìng

Someone is shouting for help loudly.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 命 (mìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 命

What does 命 (mìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 命 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 命 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 命?

What common words use 命?

How to Write 命 (mìng)