(mǐn)

HSK 511 strokes

(bound form) quick

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
mǐn
Meaning
(bound form) quick; nimble; agile; (bound form) quick-witted; smart
Strokes
11
HSK level
HSK 5
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰每攵

In this compound, the meaning comes from (strike); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

mǐngǎn
HSK 5

sensitive; susceptible

Open 敏感 page →
guòmǐn
HSK 5

(medicine) allergic; hypersensitive

Open 过敏 page →
mǐnjié
HSK 7-9

nimble; quick; shrewd

Open 敏捷 page →
mǐnruì
HSK 7-9

keen; sharp; acute

Open 敏锐 page →
língmǐn
HSK 7-9

smart

Open 灵敏 page →
guāngmǐn

photosensitive

Open 光敏 page →

please excuse me for not complying

Open 敬谢不敏 page →

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