寝 (qǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 寝 (qǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寝 (qǐn) means "To sleep; bedroom.". with 13 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寝 stroke by stroke?

寝 has 13 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寝 and 宿?

寝 (qǐn) and 宿 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 寝?

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

Q: What common words use 寝?

Common words containing 寝 include: 寝室 (qǐn shì) — Dormitory; bedroom.; 就寝 (jiù qǐn) — to go to bed; to retire for the night; 寝具 (qǐn jù) — Bedding..

How to Write 寝

The character 寝 (qǐn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

寝 is pronounced qǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sleep; bedroom..

Common Words with 寝

寝室 qǐn shì

Dormitory; bedroom.

就寝 jiù qǐn

to go to bed; to retire for the night

寝具 qǐn jù

Bedding.

Example Sentences

我的寝室很干净。

wǒ de qǐn shì hěn gān jìng

My dormitory room is very clean.

他已经就寝了。

tā yǐ jīng jiù qǐn le

He has already gone to bed.

这里的寝具很舒服。

zhè lǐ de qǐn jù hěn shū fú

The bedding here is very comfortable.

Similar Characters

宿 sù

寂 jì

寄 jì

Practice Writing 寝 (qǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寝

What does 寝 (qǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寝 and 宿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寝?

What common words use 寝?

How to Write 寝 (qǐn)