COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尼 is built
尼 can be remembered by breaking it into 尸 + 匕. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 尼 (ní) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Buddhist nun
níTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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Buddhist nun
Common words
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Buddhist nun
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尼
Say “ní” 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 尼
Common words and phrases
ní
Buddhist nun
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尼?
尼 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 尼 (ní) mean?
尼 (ní) means Buddhist nun.
What is the radical of 尼?
The radical of 尼 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.