COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 氓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 民 (citizens) suggests the meaning, while 亡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 氓 (máng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
used in 流氓[liu2mang2]
mángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
máng
氓
used in 流氓[liu2mang2]
Common words
liú máng
流氓
rogue; hoodlum; gangster; immoral behavior
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
氓
氓
氓
氓
氓
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 氓
Say “máng” 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 氓
Common words and phrases
liú máng
rogue; hoodlum; gangster; immoral behavior
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“氓”。
Zhège zì shì “máng”.
This character is “氓”.
我正在学习“氓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “máng” zì.
I am learning the character “氓”.
请写一遍“氓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “máng”.
Please write “氓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 氓?
氓 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 氓 (máng) mean?
氓 (máng) means used in 流氓[liu2mang2].
What is the radical of 氓?
The radical of 氓 is 民, associated with Not yet classified.