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

Q: What does 猊 (ní) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猊 (ní) means "lion-like mythical beast". with 11 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猊 stroke by stroke?

猊 has 11 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猊 and 狊?

猊 (ní) and 狊 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 猊?

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

Q: What common words use 猊?

Common words containing 猊 include: 狻猊 (suān ní) — Suanni (a mythical creature resembling a lion); 猊座 (ní zuò) — lion throne; 猊口 (ní kǒu) — mouth of a lion (ornament).

How to Write 猊

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

猊 is pronounced ní in Mandarin Chinese. It means lion-like mythical beast.

Common Words with 猊

狻猊 suān ní

Suanni (a mythical creature resembling a lion)

猊座 ní zuò

lion throne

猊口 ní kǒu

mouth of a lion (ornament)

Example Sentences

狻猊是传说中的兽。

suān ní shì chuán shuō zhōng de shòu

The Suanni is a mythical beast.

佛像放在猊座上。

fó xiàng fàng zài ní zuò shàng

The Buddha statue is placed on the lion pedestal.

香炉上有个猊口。

xiāng lú shàng yǒu gè ní kǒu

There is a Suanni mouth on the incense burner.

Similar Characters

狊 jú

狠 hěn

狡 jiǎo

Practice Writing 猊 (ní)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猊

What does 猊 (ní) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猊 and 狊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猊?

What common words use 猊?

How to Write 猊 (ní)