COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 念 is built
Traditional etymology note: To keep the present 今 in mind 心
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How to Write 念 (niàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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niànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
niàn
念
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Common words
gài niàn
概念
concept; idea
guān niàn
观念
notion; thought; concept; sense
jì niàn
纪念
to commemorate; to honor the memory of; memento; keepsake; souvenir
xiǎng niàn
想念
to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again
huái niàn
怀念
to cherish the memory of; to think of; to reminisce
lǐ niàn
理念
idea; concept; philosophy; theory
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 念
Say “niàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 念
Common words and phrases
gài niàn
concept; idea
guān niàn
notion; thought; concept; sense
jì niàn
to commemorate; to honor the memory of; memento; keepsake; souvenir
xiǎng niàn
to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again
huái niàn
to cherish the memory of; to think of; to reminisce
lǐ niàn
idea; concept; philosophy; theory
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“念”。
Zhège zì shì “niàn”.
This character is “念”.
我正在学习“念”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “niàn” zì.
I am learning the character “念”.
请写一遍“念”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “niàn”.
Please write “念” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 念?
念 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 念 (niàn) mean?
念 (niàn) means to read.
What is the radical of 念?
The radical of 念 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.