COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 眉 is built
Traditional etymology note: Picture of hair 尸 above an eye 目
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How to Write 眉 (méi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
eyebrow
méiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
méi
眉
eyebrow
Common words
méi máo
眉毛
eyebrow
chóu méi kǔ liǎn
愁眉苦脸
to look anxious (idiom); to look miserable
méi kāi yǎn xiào
眉开眼笑
brows raised in delight, eyes laughing (idiom); beaming with joy; all smiles
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
眉
眉
眉
眉
眉
眉
眉
眉
LEARNING TIP
Remember 眉
Say “méi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 眉
Common words and phrases
méi máo
eyebrow
chóu méi kǔ liǎn
to look anxious (idiom); to look miserable
méi kāi yǎn xiào
brows raised in delight, eyes laughing (idiom); beaming with joy; all smiles
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 眉?
眉 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 眉 (méi) mean?
眉 (méi) means eyebrow.
What is the radical of 眉?
The radical of 眉 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.