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

Q: What does 聂 (niè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 聂 (niè) means "Nie (a Chinese surname)". with 10 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 聂 stroke by stroke?

聂 has 10 strokes. The radical is 耳. 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 聂 and 耵?

聂 (niè) and 耵 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 聂?

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

Q: What common words use 聂?

Common words containing 聂 include: 姓聂 (xìng niè) — Surname Nie; 聂先生 (niè xiān shēng) — Mr. Nie; 聂耳 (niè ěr) — Nie Er (a famous Chinese composer).

How to Write 聂

The character 聂 (niè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耳 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

聂 is pronounced niè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nie (a Chinese surname).

Common Words with 聂

姓聂 xìng niè

Surname Nie

聂先生 niè xiān shēng

Mr. Nie

聂耳 niè ěr

Nie Er (a famous Chinese composer)

Example Sentences

我老师姓聂。

wǒ lǎo shī xìng niè

My teacher's surname is Nie.

聂先生在开会。

niè xiān shēng zài kāi huì

Mr. Nie is in a meeting.

聂耳是音乐家。

niè ěr shì yīn yuè jiā

Nie Er is a musician.

Similar Characters

耵 dīng

耶 yē

耷 dā

Practice Writing 聂 (niè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 聂

What does 聂 (niè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 聂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 聂 and 耵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 聂?

What common words use 聂?

How to Write 聂 (niè)