COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卄 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two tens 十 side by side
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How to Write 卄 (niàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
twenty, twentieth
niànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
niàn
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twenty, twentieth
Common words
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twenty, twentieth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卄
Say “niàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
niàn
twenty, twentieth
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“卄”。
Zhège zì shì “niàn”.
This character is “卄”.
我正在学习“卄”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “niàn” zì.
I am learning the character “卄”.
请写一遍“卄”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “niàn”.
Please write “卄” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卄?
卄 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 卄 (niàn) mean?
卄 (niàn) means twenty, twentieth.
What is the radical of 卄?
The radical of 卄 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.