COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 丁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 宁 (níng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
abbr. for Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 寧夏回族自治區|宁夏回族自治区[Ning2xia4 Hui2zu2 Zi4zhi4qu1]
níngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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níng / nìng
宁
abbr. for Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 寧夏回族自治區|宁夏回族自治区[Ning2xia4 Hui2zu2 Zi4zhi4qu1]
Common words
ān níng
安宁
peaceful; tranquil; calm; composed
níng jìng
宁静
tranquil; tranquility; serenity
nìng kě
宁可
preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to
nìng yuàn
宁愿
would rather ... (than ...)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 宁
Say “níng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 宁
Common words and phrases
ān níng
peaceful; tranquil; calm; composed
níng jìng
tranquil; tranquility; serenity
nìng kě
preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to
nìng yuàn
would rather ... (than ...)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“宁”。
Zhège zì shì “níng”.
This character is “宁”.
我正在学习“宁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “níng” zì.
I am learning the character “宁”.
请写一遍“宁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “níng”.
Please write “宁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宁?
宁 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 宁 (níng) mean?
宁 (níng) means abbr. for Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 寧夏回族自治區|宁夏回族自治区[Ning2xia4 Hui2zu2 Zi4zhi4qu1].
What is the radical of 宁?
The radical of 宁 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.