纽 (niǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 纽 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 纽 (niǔ) means "button, knob, link". with 7 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纽 stroke by stroke?

纽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 纽 and 纠?

纽 (niǔ) and 纠 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 纽?

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

Q: What common words use 纽?

Common words containing 纽 include: 纽约 (niǔ yuē) — New York; 纽扣 (niǔ kòu) — button; 枢纽 (shū niǔ) — hub; key axis.

How to Write 纽

The character 纽 (niǔ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

纽 is pronounced niǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means button, knob, link.

Common Words with 纽

纽约 niǔ yuē

New York

纽扣 niǔ kòu

button

枢纽 shū niǔ

hub; key axis

Example Sentences

我想去纽约旅游。

wǒ xiǎng qù niǔ yuē lǚ yóu

I want to travel to New York.

他的纽扣掉了。

tā de niǔ kòu diào le

His button fell off.

这里是交通枢纽。

zhè lǐ shì jiāo tōng shū niǔ

This is a transportation hub.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纽 (niǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纽

What does 纽 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纽 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纽?

What common words use 纽?

How to Write 纽 (niǔ)