捏 (niē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捏 (niē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捏 (niē) means "to pinch or mold". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捏 stroke by stroke?

捏 has 10 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 捏 and 㧜?

捏 (niē) and 㧜 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 捏?

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 捏?

Common words containing 捏 include: 捏饺子 (niē jiǎo zi) — to make dumplings; 捏一捏 (niē yī niē) — to give a pinch; 捏泥人 (niē ní rén) — to mold clay figurines.

How to Write 捏

The character 捏 (niē) is written with 10 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

捏 is pronounced niē in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pinch or mold.

Common Words with 捏

捏饺子 niē jiǎo zi

to make dumplings

捏一捏 niē yī niē

to give a pinch

捏泥人 niē ní rén

to mold clay figurines

Example Sentences

我们一起捏饺子。

wǒ men yì qǐ niē jiǎo zi

Let's make dumplings together.

捏一捏这个玩具。

niē yī niē zhè ge wán jù

Give this toy a squeeze.

小朋友在捏泥人。

xiǎo péng yǒu zài niē ní rén

The child is molding clay figures.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 捏 (niē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捏

What does 捏 (niē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捏 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捏?

What common words use 捏?

How to Write 捏 (niē)