倪 (ní) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倪 (ní) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倪 (ní) means "surname Ni / limit / origin". with 10 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 倪 stroke by stroke?

倪 has 10 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 倪 and 俎?

倪 (ní) and 俎 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 倪?

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

Q: What common words use 倪?

Common words containing 倪 include: 端倪 (duān ní) — Clue; inkling; sign; 倪 (ní) — surname Ni / limit / origin.

How to Write 倪

The character 倪 (ní) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

倪 is pronounced ní in Mandarin Chinese. It means surname Ni / limit / origin.

Common Words with 倪

端倪 duān ní

Clue; inkling; sign

倪 ní

surname Ni / limit / origin

Example Sentences

事情终于露出了端倪。

shì qíng zhōng yú lù chū le duān ní

The matter has finally begun to show signs of a clue.

他姓倪。

tā xìng ní

His surname is Ni.

倪是一个常见的姓氏。

ní shì yí gè cháng jiàn de xìng shì

'Ni' is a common surname.

Similar Characters

俎 zǔ

俞 yú

倞 jìng

Practice Writing 倪 (ní)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倪

What does 倪 (ní) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倪 and 俎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倪?

What common words use 倪?

How to Write 倪 (ní)