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

Q: What does 溺 (nì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 溺 (nì) means "to drown; to indulge". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 溺 stroke by stroke?

溺 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 溺 and 涪?

溺 (nì) and 涪 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 溺?

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

Q: What common words use 溺?

Common words containing 溺 include: 溺水 (nì shuǐ) — to drown; drowning; 溺爱 (nì ài) — to spoil (a child); to dote on excessively; 沉溺 (chén nì) — to indulge in; to drown in (metaphorical).

How to Write 溺

The character 溺 (nì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

溺 is pronounced nì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to drown; to indulge.

Common Words with 溺

溺水 nì shuǐ

to drown; drowning

溺爱 nì ài

to spoil (a child); to dote on excessively

沉溺 chén nì

to indulge in; to drown in (metaphorical)

Example Sentences

游泳时要防止溺水。

yóu yǒng shí yào fáng zhǐ nì shuǐ

Prevent drowning while swimming.

父母不能溺爱孩子。

fù mǔ bù néng nì ài hái zi

Parents should not spoil their children.

不要沉溺于手机游戏。

bú yào chén nì yú shǒu jī yóu xì

Don't get addicted to mobile games.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 溺

What does 溺 (nì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 溺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 溺 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 溺?

What common words use 溺?

How to Write 溺 (nì)