COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 秒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 少 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 秒 (miǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
second (unit of time)
miǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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miǎo
秒
second (unit of time)
Common words
zhēng fēn duó miǎo
争分夺秒
lit. fight minutes, snatch seconds (idiom); a race against time; making every second count
miǎo
秒
second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement unit); (coll.) instantly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 秒
Say “miǎo” 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.
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Common words and phrases
zhēng fēn duó miǎo
lit. fight minutes, snatch seconds (idiom); a race against time; making every second count
miǎo
second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement unit); (coll.) instantly
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 秒?
秒 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 秒 (miǎo) mean?
秒 (miǎo) means second (unit of time).
What is the radical of 秒?
The radical of 秒 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.