蔫 (niān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蔫 (niān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蔫 (niān) means "withered / listless". with 14 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蔫 stroke by stroke?

蔫 has 14 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蔫 and 莿?

蔫 (niān) and 莿 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 蔫?

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

Q: What common words use 蔫?

Common words containing 蔫 include: 蔫了 (niān le) — withered / faded; 蔫头耷脑 (niān tóu dā nǎo) — dejected / listless / drooping; 蔫坏 (niān huài) — sneakily bad / deviously wicked.

How to Write 蔫

The character 蔫 (niān) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蔫 is pronounced niān in Mandarin Chinese. It means withered / listless.

Common Words with 蔫

蔫了 niān le

withered / faded

蔫头耷脑 niān tóu dā nǎo

dejected / listless / drooping

蔫坏 niān huài

sneakily bad / deviously wicked

Example Sentences

花儿已经蔫了。

huā ér yǐ jīng niān le

The flower has already withered.

他今天蔫头耷脑的。

tā jīn tiān niān tóu dā nǎo de

He looks dejected today.

这个人有点儿蔫坏。

zhè ge rén yǒu diǎn ér niān huài

This person is a bit sneakily mischievous.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菐 pú

萠 pān

Practice Writing 蔫 (niān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔫

What does 蔫 (niān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蔫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蔫 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蔫?

What common words use 蔫?

How to Write 蔫 (niān)