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

Q: What does 坭 (ní) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坭 (ní) means "mud / clay". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坭 stroke by stroke?

坭 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坭 and 在?

坭 (ní) and 在 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 坭?

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

Q: What common words use 坭?

Common words containing 坭 include: 坭土 (ní tǔ) — mud; soil; 坭兴陶 (ní xīng táo) — Nixing pottery; 坭坑 (ní kēng) — mud pit.

How to Write 坭

The character 坭 (ní) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坭 is pronounced ní in Mandarin Chinese. It means mud / clay.

Common Words with 坭

坭土 ní tǔ

mud; soil

坭兴陶 ní xīng táo

Nixing pottery

坭坑 ní kēng

mud pit

Example Sentences

鞋上沾满了坭土。

xié shàng zhān mǎn le ní tǔ

The shoes are covered in mud.

坭兴陶是中国名陶。

ní xīng táo shì zhōng guó míng táo

Nixing pottery is a famous Chinese pottery.

车轮陷进了坭坑里。

chē lún xiàn jìn le ní kēng lǐ

The wheel got stuck in a mud pit.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坭 (ní)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坭

What does 坭 (ní) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坭 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坭?

What common words use 坭?

How to Write 坭 (ní)