COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 尼 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泥 (ní) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mud
níTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
ní
泥
mud
Common words
shuǐ ní
水泥
cement
ní nìng
泥泞
muddy; mud
ní tán
泥潭
quagmire
ní tǔ
泥土
earth; soil; mud; clay
yū ní
淤泥
silt; sludge; ooze
ní
泥
mud; clay; paste; pulp
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泥
Say “ní” 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 泥
Common words and phrases
shuǐ ní
cement
ní nìng
muddy; mud
ní tán
quagmire
ní tǔ
earth; soil; mud; clay
yū ní
silt; sludge; ooze
ní
mud; clay; paste; pulp
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泥?
泥 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泥 (ní) mean?
泥 (ní) means mud.
What is the radical of 泥?
The radical of 泥 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.