COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 米 is built
Traditional etymology note: Grains of rice
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How to Write 米 (mǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
rice
mǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǐ
米
rice
Common words
mǐ fàn
米饭
(cooked) rice
dà mǐ
大米
(husked) rice
lí mǐ
厘米
centimeter
yù mǐ
玉米
corn; maize
háo mǐ
毫米
millimeter
píng fāng mǐ
平方米
square meter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
米
米
米
米
米
米
米
米
LEARNING TIP
Remember 米
Say “mǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 米
Common words and phrases
mǐ fàn
(cooked) rice
dà mǐ
(husked) rice
lí mǐ
centimeter
yù mǐ
corn; maize
háo mǐ
millimeter
píng fāng mǐ
square meter
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 米?
米 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 米 (mǐ) mean?
米 (mǐ) means rice.
What is the radical of 米?
The radical of 米 is 米, associated with Not yet classified.