捻 (niǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捻 (niǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捻 (niǎn) means "to twist with fingers; to pinch". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捻 stroke by stroke?

捻 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捻 and 拜?

捻 (niǎn) and 拜 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 捻?

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

Q: What common words use 捻?

Common words containing 捻 include: 捻子 (niǎn zi) — wick (of a lamp or candle); 捻碎 (niǎn suì) — to crush with fingers; 捻弄 (niǎn nòng) — to fiddle with; to twiddle.

How to Write 捻

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

捻 is pronounced niǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to twist with fingers; to pinch.

Common Words with 捻

捻子 niǎn zi

wick (of a lamp or candle)

捻碎 niǎn suì

to crush with fingers

捻弄 niǎn nòng

to fiddle with; to twiddle

Example Sentences

蜡烛的捻子断了。

là zhú de niǎn zi duàn le

The candle wick is broken.

把饼干捻碎。

bǎ bǐng gān niǎn suì

Crush the biscuit with your fingers.

他在捻弄手指。

tā zài niǎn nòng shǒu zhǐ

He is twiddling his fingers.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 捻 (niǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捻

What does 捻 (niǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捻 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捻?

What common words use 捻?

How to Write 捻 (niǎn)