念 (niàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 念 (niàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 念 (niàn) means "to read aloud; to miss; thought". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 念 stroke by stroke?

念 has 8 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 念 and 忌?

念 (niàn) and 忌 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 念?

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

Q: What common words use 念?

Common words containing 念 include: 想念 (xiǎng niàn) — to miss; 念书 (niàn shū) — to study; to attend school; 观念 (guān niàn) — Concept; notion; idea.

How to Write 念

The character 念 (niàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

念 is pronounced niàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to read aloud; to miss; thought.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 念 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 念

想念 xiǎng niàn

to miss

念书 niàn shū

to study; to attend school

观念 guān niàn

Concept; notion; idea

Example Sentences

我很想念我的家人。

wǒ hěn xiǎng niàn wǒ de jiā rén

I miss my family very much.

他正在房间里念书。

tā zhèng zài fáng jiān lǐ niàn shū

He is studying in the room.

大家的观念在改变。

dà jiā de guān niàn zài gǎi biàn

Everyone's ideas are changing.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 念 (niàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 念

What does 念 (niàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 念 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 念 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 念?

What common words use 念?

How to Write 念 (niàn)