宀(mián): "roof" radical (Kangxi radical 40), occurring in 家, 定, 安 etc…
3 strokes
"roof" radical (Kangxi radical 40), occurring in 家, 定, 安 etc…
Stroke order animation
Character information
- Pinyin
- mián
- Meaning
- "roof" radical (Kangxi radical 40), occurring in 家, 定, 安 etc, referred to as 宝盖
- Strokes
- 3
- HSK level
- —
- Traditional
- Same
Origin & structure
Where 宀 comes from and how its parts fit together.
How to write 宀 step by step
3 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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