COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闷 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 门 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 闷 (mēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stuffy
mēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mēn / mèn
闷
stuffy
Common words
chén mèn
沉闷
oppressive (of weather); heavy; depressed; not happy
fán mèn
烦闷
moody; gloomy
mēn rè
闷热
sultry; sultriness; hot and stuffy; stifling hot
yù mèn
郁闷
gloomy; depressed
nà mèn ér
纳闷儿
erhua variant of 納悶|纳闷[na4 men4]
mēn
闷
stuffy; shut indoors; to smother; to cover tightly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
闷
闷
闷
闷
闷
闷
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 闷
Say “mēn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 闷
Common words and phrases
chén mèn
oppressive (of weather); heavy; depressed; not happy
fán mèn
moody; gloomy
mēn rè
sultry; sultriness; hot and stuffy; stifling hot
yù mèn
gloomy; depressed
nà mèn ér
erhua variant of 納悶|纳闷[na4 men4]
mēn
stuffy; shut indoors; to smother; to cover tightly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“闷”。
Zhège zì shì “mēn”.
This character is “闷”.
我正在学习“闷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mēn” zì.
I am learning the character “闷”.
请写一遍“闷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mēn”.
Please write “闷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闷?
闷 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 闷 (mēn) mean?
闷 (mēn) means stuffy.
What is the radical of 闷?
The radical of 闷 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.