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

Q: What does 蹑 (niè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蹑 (niè) means "To walk on tiptoe; to tread softly". with 17 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 蹑 stroke by stroke?

蹑 has 17 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 蹑 and 䠀?

蹑 (niè) and 䠀 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 蹑?

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

Q: What common words use 蹑?

Common words containing 蹑 include: 蹑手蹑脚 (niè shǒu niè jiǎo) — To walk stealthily; on tiptoe; 蹑着脚 (niè zhe jiǎo) — On tiptoe; 蹑步 (niè bù) — To walk softly; to tiptoe.

How to Write 蹑

The character 蹑 (niè) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

蹑 is pronounced niè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To walk on tiptoe; to tread softly.

Common Words with 蹑

蹑手蹑脚 niè shǒu niè jiǎo

To walk stealthily; on tiptoe

蹑着脚 niè zhe jiǎo

On tiptoe

蹑步 niè bù

To walk softly; to tiptoe

Example Sentences

他蹑手蹑脚地进了房间。

tā niè shǒu niè jiǎo dì jìn le fáng jiān

He tiptoed into the room.

妹妹蹑着脚走过来。

mèi mèi niè zhe jiǎo zǒu guò lái

My younger sister walked over on tiptoe.

请蹑步走，别吵醒他。

qǐng niè bù zǒu bié chǎo xǐng tā

Please walk on tiptoe, don't wake him up.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

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踔 chuō

Practice Writing 蹑 (niè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹑

What does 蹑 (niè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蹑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蹑 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蹑?

What common words use 蹑?

How to Write 蹑 (niè)