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

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

The Chinese character 碾 (niǎn) means "grind / roll". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碾 stroke by stroke?

碾 has 15 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碾 and 硼?

碾 (niǎn) and 硼 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 碾?

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

Q: What common words use 碾?

Common words containing 碾 include: 碾米 (niǎn mǐ) — mill rice; 碾压 (niǎn yā) — roll over / crush; 碾子 (niǎn zi) — stone roller (for grinding grain).

How to Write 碾

The character 碾 (niǎn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

碾 is pronounced niǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means grind / roll.

Common Words with 碾

碾米 niǎn mǐ

mill rice

碾压 niǎn yā

roll over / crush

碾子 niǎn zi

stone roller (for grinding grain)

Example Sentences

农民在碾米。

nóng mín zài niǎn mǐ

Farmers are milling rice.

车轮碾压过路面。

chē lún niǎn yā guò lù miàn

The wheels rolled over the road surface.

院子里有一个碾子。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yí gè niǎn zi

There is a stone roller in the yard.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

Practice Writing 碾 (niǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碾

What does 碾 (niǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碾 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碾?

What common words use 碾?

How to Write 碾 (niǎn)