COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 勉 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 免 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 勉 (miǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to exhort
miǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
miǎn
勉
to exhort
Common words
miǎn qiǎng
勉强
to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough
miǎn lì
勉励
to encourage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 勉
Say “miǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 勉
Common words and phrases
miǎn qiǎng
to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough
miǎn lì
to encourage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“勉”。
Zhège zì shì “miǎn”.
This character is “勉”.
我正在学习“勉”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “miǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “勉”.
请写一遍“勉”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “miǎn”.
Please write “勉” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 勉?
勉 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 勉 (miǎn) mean?
勉 (miǎn) means to exhort.
What is the radical of 勉?
The radical of 勉 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.