COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 秘 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 必 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 秘 (mì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
secret
mìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mì
秘
secret
Common words
mì mì
秘密
secret; private; confidential; clandestine; a secret (CL:個|个[ge4])
mì shū
秘书
secretary
shén mì
神秘
mysterious; mystery
ào mì
奥秘
secret; mystery
mì fāng
秘方
secret recipe
mì jué
秘诀
secret know-how; key (to longevity); secret (of happiness); recipe (for success)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 秘
Say “mì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 秘
Common words and phrases
mì mì
secret; private; confidential; clandestine; a secret (CL:個|个[ge4])
mì shū
secretary
shén mì
mysterious; mystery
ào mì
secret; mystery
mì fāng
secret recipe
mì jué
secret know-how; key (to longevity); secret (of happiness); recipe (for success)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 秘?
秘 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 秘 (mì) mean?
秘 (mì) means secret.
What is the radical of 秘?
The radical of 秘 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.