佞 (nìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 佞 (nìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 佞 (nìng) means "flattery; glib". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 佞 stroke by stroke?

佞 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 佞 and 仔?

佞 (nìng) and 仔 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 佞?

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

Q: What common words use 佞?

Common words containing 佞 include: 佞臣 (nìng chén) — sycophantic official; 奸佞 (jiān nìng) — Treacherous and sycophantic; 佞人 (nìng rén) — flatterer.

How to Write 佞

The character 佞 (nìng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

佞 is pronounced nìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means flattery; glib.

Common Words with 佞

佞臣 nìng chén

sycophantic official

奸佞 jiān nìng

Treacherous and sycophantic

佞人 nìng rén

flatterer

Example Sentences

皇帝身边有佞臣。

huáng dì shēn biān yǒu nìng chén

There are sycophantic officials around the Emperor.

这是一个奸佞的人。

zhè shì yí gè jiān nìng de rén

This is a treacherous person.

不要相信佞人的话。

bú yào xiāng xìn nìng rén de huà

Don't believe the words of flatterers.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 佞

What does 佞 (nìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 佞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 佞 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 佞?

What common words use 佞?

How to Write 佞 (nìng)