涅 (niè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涅 (niè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涅 (niè) means "black dye; to dye black". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涅 stroke by stroke?

涅 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涅 and 沫?

涅 (niè) and 沫 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 涅?

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

Q: What common words use 涅?

Common words containing 涅 include: 涅槃 (niè pán) — Nirvana; 涅 (niè) — black dye; to dye black; 涅面 (niè miàn) — to tattoo the face (ancient punishment).

How to Write 涅

The character 涅 (niè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涅 is pronounced niè in Mandarin Chinese. It means black dye; to dye black.

Common Words with 涅

涅槃 niè pán

Nirvana

涅 niè

black dye; to dye black

涅面 niè miàn

to tattoo the face (ancient punishment)

Example Sentences

凤凰涅槃，重获新生。

fèng huáng niè pán chóng huò xīn shēng

The phoenix attains nirvana and is reborn.

涅是一种黑色的染料。

niè shì yī zhǒng hēi sè de rǎn liào

Nie is a type of black dye.

古代有涅面的刑罚。

gǔ dài yǒu niè miàn de xíng fá

There was a punishment of tattooing the face in ancient times.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涅

What does 涅 (niè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涅 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涅?

What common words use 涅?

How to Write 涅 (niè)