COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 民 is built
Traditional etymology note: An eye 巳 pierced by a dagger 戈, an old mark of slavery
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How to Write 民 (mín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) the people
mínTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mín
民
(bound form) the people
Common words
mín zú
民族
nationality; ethnic group
jū mín
居民
resident; inhabitant
nóng mín
农民
peasant; farmer
rén mín
人民
the people
shì mín
市民
city resident
gōng mín
公民
citizen
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
民
民
民
民
民
民
民
民
LEARNING TIP
Remember 民
Say “mín” 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 民
Common words and phrases
mín zú
nationality; ethnic group
jū mín
resident; inhabitant
nóng mín
peasant; farmer
rén mín
the people
shì mín
city resident
gōng mín
citizen
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 民?
民 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 民 (mín) mean?
民 (mín) means (bound form) the people.
What is the radical of 民?
The radical of 民 is 民, associated with Not yet classified.