黏 (nián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 黏 (nián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 黏 (nián) means "Sticky". with 17 strokes and the radical 黍.

Q: How do you write 黏 stroke by stroke?

黏 has 17 strokes. The radical is 黍. 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 黏 and 黎?

黏 (nián) and 黎 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 黏?

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

Q: What common words use 黏?

Common words containing 黏 include: 黏土 (nián tǔ) — Clay; 黏液 (nián yè) — Mucus; 黏糊 (nián hú) — Sticky / Glutinous.

How to Write 黏

The character 黏 (nián) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黍 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

黏 is pronounced nián in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sticky.

Common Words with 黏

黏土 nián tǔ

Clay

黏液 nián yè

Mucus

黏糊 nián hú

Sticky / Glutinous

Example Sentences

孩子在玩黏土。

hái zi zài wán nián tǔ

The child is playing with clay.

这种鱼有黏液。

zhè zhǒng yú yǒu nián yè

This kind of fish has mucus.

他的手黏糊糊的。

tā de shǒu nián hú hú de

His hands are sticky.

Similar Characters

黎 lí

Practice Writing 黏 (nián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 黏

What does 黏 (nián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 黏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 黏 and 黎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 黏?

What common words use 黏?

How to Write 黏 (nián)