COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 密 is built
Traditional etymology note: A silent 宓 mountain 山; 宓 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 密 (mì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
secret
mìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mì
密
secret
Common words
mì mǎ
密码
cipher; secret code; password; PIN
jǐn mì
紧密
inseparably close
mì mì
秘密
secret; private; confidential; clandestine; a secret (CL:個|个[ge4])
mì qiè
密切
close; familiar; intimate; closely (related)
mì dù
密度
density; thickness
mì jí
密集
concentrated; crowded together; intensive; compressed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 密
Say “mì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 密
Common words and phrases
mì mǎ
cipher; secret code; password; PIN
jǐn mì
inseparably close
mì mì
secret; private; confidential; clandestine; a secret (CL:個|个[ge4])
mì qiè
close; familiar; intimate; closely (related)
mì dù
density; thickness
mì jí
concentrated; crowded together; intensive; compressed
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 密?
密 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 密 (mì) mean?
密 (mì) means secret.
What is the radical of 密?
The radical of 密 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.