COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 妹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 未 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 妹 (mèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
younger sister
mèiTone 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
mèi
妹
younger sister
Common words
mèi mei
妹妹
younger sister; young woman
jiě mèi
姐妹
sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 妹
Say “mèi” 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 妹
Common words and phrases
mèi mei
younger sister; young woman
jiě mèi
sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 妹?
妹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 妹 (mèi) mean?
妹 (mèi) means younger sister.
What is the radical of 妹?
The radical of 妹 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.