COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 敏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (strike) suggests the meaning, while 每 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 敏 (mǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) quick; nimble; agile
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǐn
敏
(bound form) quick; nimble; agile
Common words
guò mǐn
过敏
oversensitive; allergic; allergy
mǐn gǎn
敏感
sensitive; susceptible
líng mǐn
灵敏
smart; clever; sensitive; keen
mǐn jié
敏捷
nimble; quick; shrewd
mǐn ruì
敏锐
keen; sharp; acute
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
敏
敏
敏
敏
敏
敏
敏
敏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 敏
Say “mǐn” 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 敏
Common words and phrases
guò mǐn
oversensitive; allergic; allergy
mǐn gǎn
sensitive; susceptible
líng mǐn
smart; clever; sensitive; keen
mǐn jié
nimble; quick; shrewd
mǐn ruì
keen; sharp; acute
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“敏”。
Zhège zì shì “mǐn”.
This character is “敏”.
我正在学习“敏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǐn” zì.
I am learning the character “敏”.
请写一遍“敏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǐn”.
Please write “敏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 敏?
敏 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 敏 (mǐn) mean?
敏 (mǐn) means (bound form) quick; nimble; agile.
What is the radical of 敏?
The radical of 敏 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.