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How to Write 沒 (méi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

not, none, gone; to bury; to sink, to drown

méiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.

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méi

not, none, gone; to bury; to sink, to drown

Common words

méi

not, none, gone; to bury; to sink, to drown

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 沒

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 沒

Say “méi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 沒

Common words and phrases

méi

not, none, gone; to bury; to sink, to drown

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“沒”。

Zhège zì shì “méi”.

This character is “沒”.

我正在学习“沒”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “méi” zì.

I am learning the character “沒”.

请写一遍“沒”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “méi”.

Please write “沒” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 沒?

沒 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 沒 (méi) mean?

沒 (méi) means not, none, gone; to bury; to sink, to drown.

What is the radical of 沒?

The radical of 沒 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.