COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 们 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (people) suggests the meaning, while 门 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 们 (men) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
plural marker for pronouns, and nouns referring to individuals
menNeutral toneSay it lightly and briefly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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men
们
plural marker for pronouns, and nouns referring to individuals
Common words
nǐ men
你们
you (plural)
tā men
他们
they; them
tā men
它们
they; them
tā men
她们
they; them (females)
wǒ men
我们
we; us; ourselves; our
zán men
咱们
we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 们
Say “men” 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 们
Common words and phrases
nǐ men
you (plural)
tā men
they; them
tā men
they; them
tā men
they; them (females)
wǒ men
we; us; ourselves; our
zán men
we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“们”。
Zhège zì shì “men”.
This character is “们”.
我正在学习“们”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “men” zì.
I am learning the character “们”.
请写一遍“们”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “men”.
Please write “们” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 们?
们 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 们 (men) mean?
们 (men) means plural marker for pronouns, and nouns referring to individuals.
What is the radical of 们?
The radical of 们 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.