COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 命 is built
Traditional etymology note: An order 令 given by mouth 口
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How to Write 命 (mìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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mìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mìng
命
life
Common words
shēng mìng
生命
life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature (CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2])
mìng yùn
命运
fate; destiny
gé mìng
革命
to withdraw the mandate of heaven (and transition to a new dynasty) (original meaning); revolution; revolutionary; to revolt (against sb or sth)
jiù mìng
救命
to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
mìng lìng
命令
order; command
mìng míng
命名
to give a name to; to dub; to christen; to designate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 命
Say “mìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 命
Common words and phrases
shēng mìng
life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature (CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2])
mìng yùn
fate; destiny
gé mìng
to withdraw the mandate of heaven (and transition to a new dynasty) (original meaning); revolution; revolutionary; to revolt (against sb or sth)
jiù mìng
to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
mìng lìng
order; command
mìng míng
to give a name to; to dub; to christen; to designate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“命”。
Zhège zì shì “mìng”.
This character is “命”.
我正在学习“命”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mìng” zì.
I am learning the character “命”.
请写一遍“命”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mìng”.
Please write “命” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 命?
命 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 命 (mìng) mean?
命 (mìng) means life.
What is the radical of 命?
The radical of 命 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.