昵 (nì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昵 (nì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昵 (nì) means "Intimate / Close". with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昵 stroke by stroke?

昵 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昵 and 旰?

昵 (nì) and 旰 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 昵?

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

Q: What common words use 昵?

Common words containing 昵 include: 昵称 (nì chēng) — Nickname; 亲昵 (qīn nì) — intimate; affectionate; 昵近 (nì jìn) — To be close with / Intimate.

How to Write 昵

The character 昵 (nì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

昵 is pronounced nì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Intimate / Close.

Common Words with 昵

昵称 nì chēng

Nickname

亲昵 qīn nì

intimate; affectionate

昵近 nì jìn

To be close with / Intimate

Example Sentences

你的昵称是什么？

nǐ de nì chēng shì shén me

What is your nickname?

他们举止亲昵。

tā men jǔ zhǐ qīn nì

They behave intimately.

两人关系很昵近。

liǎng rén guān xì hěn nì jìn

The two have a very close relationship.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 昵 (nì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昵

What does 昵 (nì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昵 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昵?

What common words use 昵?

How to Write 昵 (nì)