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

Q: What does 钮 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钮 (niǔ) means "Button / Knob". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钮 stroke by stroke?

钮 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钮 and 针?

钮 (niǔ) and 针 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 钮?

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

Q: What common words use 钮?

Common words containing 钮 include: 按钮 (àn niǔ) — button; 电梯按钮 (diàn tī àn niǔ) — elevator button; 旋钮 (xuán niǔ) — knob.

How to Write 钮

The character 钮 (niǔ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钮 is pronounced niǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Button / Knob.

Common Words with 钮

按钮 àn niǔ

button

电梯按钮 diàn tī àn niǔ

elevator button

旋钮 xuán niǔ

knob

Example Sentences

请按这个红色按钮。

qǐng àn zhè ge hóng sè àn niǔ

Please press this red button.

电梯按钮在左边。

diàn tī àn niǔ zài zuǒ biān

The elevator button is on the left.

转动这个旋钮调音量。

zhuǎn dòng zhè ge xuán niǔ tiáo yīn liàng

Turn this knob to adjust the volume.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钮 (niǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钮

What does 钮 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钮 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钮?

What common words use 钮?

How to Write 钮 (niǔ)